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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 NRSMOT history

T55 NRS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
175,311 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 NRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 NRS was last recorded at 175,311 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 3,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,448 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,863 miles
Average per year
5,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,311 miles
  • 2025 – 171,448 miles
  • 2024 – 166,842 miles
  • 2023 – 161,199 miles
  • 2022 – 155,893 miles
  • 2021 – 153,004 miles
  • 2020 – 151,293 miles
  • 2019 – 148,830 miles
  • 2017 – 139,155 miles
  • 2016 – 134,528 miles
  • 2015 – 127,510 miles
  • 2014 – 119,667 miles
  • 2013 – 116,895 miles
  • 2011 – 116,476 miles
  • 2010 – 104,310 miles
  • 2009 – 87,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,311 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear loading door exterior relaese faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,311 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    175,311 miles
    Test number
    975414719300
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  2. Fail175,309 miles (+3,861)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,309 miles
    Test number
    289576779345
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat both sides (4.1.5 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  3. Pass171,448 miles (+4,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    171,448 miles
    Test number
    180384264178
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s main beam points very low

  4. Pass166,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    166,842 miles
    Test number
    749779225587
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  5. Fail166,842 miles (+5,643)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,842 miles
    Test number
    723199813890
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  6. Pass161,199 miles (+5,306)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    161,199 miles
    Test number
    524810830498
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,893 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,893 miles
    Test number
    964114784563
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail155,893 miles (+2,889)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,893 miles
    Test number
    524188041357
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass153,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    153,004 miles
    Test number
    922047636438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,004 miles (+1,711)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,004 miles
    Test number
    704053942785
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass151,293 miles (+2,463)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    151,293 miles
    Test number
    716307918460
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass148,830 miles (+9,675)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,830 miles
    Test number
    549410406445
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass139,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    139,155 miles
    Test number
    192016594843
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail139,155 miles (+4,627)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,155 miles
    Test number
    906101841602
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass134,528 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    134,528 miles
    Test number
    830846514047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear loading door exterior relaese faulty

  16. Fail134,528 miles (+7,018)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,528 miles
    Test number
    880153271555
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear loading door exterior relaese faulty
    • AdvisoryRear loading door exterior relaese faulty

  17. Pass127,510 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    127,510 miles
    Test number
    719805321363
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower swivel dust covers slightly split
    • AdvisoryPlay in both anti-roll bar d mounts

  18. Fail127,510 miles (+7,843)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,510 miles
    Test number
    731325437782
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower swivel dust covers slightly split
    • AdvisoryPlay in both anti-roll bar d mounts

  19. Pass119,667 miles (+2,772)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    119,667 miles
    Test number
    716870544381
    • NoteSlight play in front anti-roll bar d mounts

  20. Pass116,895 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,895 miles
    Test number
    407737093275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion to all brake discs
    • NoteSlight judder on all brakes

  21. Fail116,895 miles (+419)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,895 miles
    Test number
    415974093279
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion to all brake discs
    • NoteSlight judder on all brakes

  22. Pass116,476 miles (+12,166)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    116,476 miles
    Test number
    257368131466
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn to approx 3mm
    • NoteNearside door mirror outer casing repaired with tape
    • NoteRear tyres worn to approx 3-4mm

  23. Pass104,310 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    104,310 miles
    Test number
    161118370006
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail104,300 miles (+16,946)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,300 miles
    Test number
    831377970083
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass87,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    87,354 miles
    Test number
    544193449036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 NRS

Does T55 NRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 NRS is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 NRS?
The MOT on T55 NRS is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 NRS done?
T55 NRS was recorded at 175,311 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,139 miles a year.
Has T55 NRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 NRS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 NRS 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 NRS find?
T55 NRS passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides.

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