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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 NRCMOT history

T55 NRC is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 191,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
191,291 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 NRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 NRC was last recorded at 191,291 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 5,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,703 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,588 miles
Average per year
5,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,291 miles
  • 2025 – 185,703 miles
  • 2024 – 181,393 miles
  • 2023 – 176,371 miles
  • 2022 – 171,014 miles
  • 2021 – 166,910 miles
  • 2020 – 163,089 miles
  • 2019 – 159,207 miles
  • 2018 – 152,996 miles
  • 2017 – 146,741 miles
  • 2016 – 137,191 miles
  • 2015 – 127,543 miles
  • 2014 – 123,219 miles
  • 2013 – 121,377 miles
  • 2012 – 119,265 miles
  • 2011 – 114,122 miles
  • 2010 – 105,820 miles
  • 2009 – 87,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,291 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,291 miles (+5,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    191,291 miles
    Test number
    381955156577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass185,703 miles (+4,310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    185,703 miles
    Test number
    836251462773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,393 miles (+5,022)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    181,393 miles
    Test number
    869873255768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass176,371 miles (+5,357)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    176,371 miles
    Test number
    881851608612
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,014 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    171,014 miles
    Test number
    982276913692
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail171,010 miles (+4,100)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,010 miles
    Test number
    956482445052
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,910 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    166,910 miles
    Test number
    231282922290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail166,900 miles (+3,811)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,900 miles
    Test number
    839303586023
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed small amount of cords visible due to bad wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass163,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    163,089 miles
    Test number
    262030573239
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail163,019 miles (+3,812)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,019 miles
    Test number
    442738497842
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass159,207 miles (+6,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    159,207 miles
    Test number
    147206277895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass152,996 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    152,996 miles
    Test number
    143589259099
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail152,996 miles (+6,255)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,996 miles
    Test number
    859128731017
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass146,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    146,741 miles
    Test number
    735621300764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  15. Fail146,741 miles (+9,550)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,741 miles
    Test number
    523242049243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass137,191 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,191 miles
    Test number
    175333642226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail137,144 miles (+9,601)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,144 miles
    Test number
    464492778054
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail127,543 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,543 miles
    Test number
    298668575163
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted

  19. Pass127,543 miles (+4,324)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    127,543 miles
    Test number
    698828375101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted

  20. Pass123,219 miles (+1,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    123,219 miles
    Test number
    609489794170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass121,377 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    121,377 miles
    Test number
    237919183106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Fail121,329 miles (+2,064)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,329 miles
    Test number
    955856883139
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass119,265 miles (+5,143)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    119,265 miles
    Test number
    565031232252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth mirrors temp repaire

  24. Pass114,122 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    114,122 miles
    Test number
    167021231236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail114,119 miles (+8,299)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,119 miles
    Test number
    507420131207
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass105,820 miles (+18,320)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    105,820 miles
    Test number
    281609200240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass87,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,500 miles
    Test number
    291482079022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail87,500 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,500 miles
    Test number
    162693469473
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T55 NRC

Does T55 NRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 NRC is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 NRC?
The MOT on T55 NRC is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 NRC done?
T55 NRC was recorded at 191,291 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,983 miles a year.
Has T55 NRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 NRC has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T55 NRC 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 NRC find?
T55 NRC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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