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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T55 OAPMOT history

T55 OAP is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 228,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
228,510 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 OAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 OAP was last recorded at 228,510 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 4,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,719 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,791 miles
Average per year
7,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,510 miles
  • 2025 – 223,719 miles
  • 2024 – 219,509 miles
  • 2023 – 216,661 miles
  • 2021 – 215,000 miles
  • 2020 – 214,020 miles
  • 2019 – 210,301 miles
  • 2018 – 204,319 miles
  • 2017 – 197,209 miles
  • 2016 – 195,757 miles
  • 2015 – 191,894 miles
  • 2014 – 184,942 miles
  • 2013 – 177,606 miles
  • 2012 – 171,229 miles
  • 2011 – 160,007 miles
  • 2010 – 148,335 miles
  • 2009 – 129,699 miles
  • 2008 – 102,682 miles
  • 2007 – 74,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,510 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal area substantial leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,510 miles (+4,791)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    228,510 miles
    Test number
    379278316985
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass223,719 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    223,719 miles
    Test number
    594297039271
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack joints (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail223,719 miles (+4,210)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,719 miles
    Test number
    750290818886
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack joints (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass219,509 miles (+2,848)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    219,509 miles
    Test number
    658229017626
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  5. Pass216,661 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    216,661 miles
    Test number
    787927131434
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal area substantial leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody coated in wax oil

  6. Fail216,660 miles (+41)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,660 miles
    Test number
    505782591581
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Incorrectly fitted , wrong side of the shock absorber. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal area substantial leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody coated in wax oil

  7. Fail216,619 miles (+1,619)2 dangerous10 major5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,619 miles
    Test number
    493872622823
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached no locking device (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Rear box insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Not attached (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass215,000 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    215,000 miles
    Test number
    751582008011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass214,020 miles (+3,719)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    214,020 miles
    Test number
    596571030914
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass210,301 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    210,301 miles
    Test number
    847688206838
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened mount slight wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear ciolspring rubber pads missing

  11. Fail210,301 miles (+5,982)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,301 miles
    Test number
    521466387107
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened mount slight wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass204,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    204,319 miles
    Test number
    366935642293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass204,319 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    204,319 miles
    Test number
    392738727523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail204,315 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,315 miles
    Test number
    839079828228
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryTrays /covers obscuring some testable items

  15. Fail204,315 miles (+7,106)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,315 miles
    Test number
    930030366084
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass197,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    197,209 miles
    Test number
    689852673312
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect

  17. Fail197,209 miles (+1,452)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,209 miles
    Test number
    265146805599
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect

  18. Pass195,757 miles (+3,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    195,757 miles
    Test number
    377181252404
    • AdvisoryUnder floor plastic covers

  19. Pass191,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    191,894 miles
    Test number
    678354115158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail191,894 miles (+6,952)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,894 miles
    Test number
    695329895066
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass184,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    184,942 miles
    Test number
    108595364018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail184,942 miles (+7,336)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,942 miles
    Test number
    987845754089
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

  23. Pass177,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    177,606 miles
    Test number
    875451673060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail177,606 miles (+6,377)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,606 miles
    Test number
    588976063079
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass171,229 miles (+11,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    171,229 miles
    Test number
    565057962003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass160,007 miles (+11,672)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    160,007 miles
    Test number
    798732441092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass148,335 miles (+18,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    148,335 miles
    Test number
    344455550063
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass129,699 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    129,699 miles
    Test number
    100849649492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail129,694 miles (+27,012)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,694 miles
    Test number
    521158449098
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass102,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    102,682 miles
    Test number
    241341658035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail102,682 miles (+28,529)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,682 miles
    Test number
    704721558036
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  32. Pass74,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    74,153 miles
    Test number
    972180357071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 OAP

Does T55 OAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 OAP is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 OAP?
The MOT on T55 OAP is valid until 29 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 OAP done?
T55 OAP was recorded at 228,510 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 7,943 miles a year.
Has T55 OAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 OAP has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 OAP 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 OAP find?
T55 OAP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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