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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T55 NLSMOT history

T55 NLS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 180,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
180,926 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 NLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 NLS was last recorded at 180,926 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 6,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
173,978 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,948 miles
Average per year
12,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,926 miles
  • 2024 – 173,978 miles
  • 2023 – 167,650 miles
  • 2021 – 158,785 miles
  • 2020 – 147,695 miles
  • 2019 – 138,444 miles
  • 2018 – 128,453 miles
  • 2017 – 112,524 miles
  • 2016 – 94,201 miles
  • 2015 – 64,361 miles
  • 2014 – 45,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,926 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,926 miles (+6,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    180,926 miles
    Test number
    990544623239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass173,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,978 miles
    Test number
    341593284924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail173,977 miles (+6,327)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,977 miles
    Test number
    522702713320
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass167,650 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,650 miles
    Test number
    470777615615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass167,500 miles (+8,715)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    167,500 miles
    Test number
    407647159522
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass158,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,785 miles
    Test number
    526249832210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail158,784 miles (+11,089)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,784 miles
    Test number
    446871408062
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass147,695 miles (+9,251)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,695 miles
    Test number
    443998558825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,444 miles (+9,991)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,444 miles
    Test number
    922461896894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,453 miles (+15,929)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,453 miles
    Test number
    386348164377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,524 miles (+18,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,524 miles
    Test number
    511756268142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass94,201 miles (+29,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    948677724239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass64,361 miles (+18,382)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,361 miles
    Test number
    781020923064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,979 miles
    Test number
    415528324271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 NLS

Does T55 NLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 NLS is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 NLS?
The MOT on T55 NLS is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 NLS done?
T55 NLS was recorded at 180,926 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 12,048 miles a year.
Has T55 NLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 NLS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 NLS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T55 NLS find?
T55 NLS passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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