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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T55 OSBMOT history

T55 OSB is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,740 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 OSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 OSB was last recorded at 124,740 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Mar 2012: 82,216 miles, lower than 264,270 miles on 13 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,740 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,740 miles
  • 2025 – 120,419 miles
  • 2024 – 117,750 miles
  • 2023 – 116,407 miles
  • 2022 – 115,131 miles
  • 2021 – 114,043 miles
  • 2020 – 113,120 miles
  • 2019 – 109,569 miles
  • 2018 – 105,301 miles
  • 2017 – 99,863 miles
  • 2016 – 94,081 miles
  • 2015 – 89,749 miles
  • 2014 – 87,419 miles
  • 2012 – 87,364 miles
  • 2011 – 264,270 miles
  • 2010 – 190,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,740 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBed in rear fully extendedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f and n/s/f steering and suspensionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion to front brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,740 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,740 miles
    Test number
    994907701192
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBed in rear fully extended
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f and n/s/f steering and suspension

  2. Fail124,740 miles (+4,321)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,740 miles
    Test number
    106388753243
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBed in rear fully extended
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f and n/s/f steering and suspension

  3. Pass120,419 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,419 miles
    Test number
    431238003608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake discs

  4. Fail120,419 miles (+2,669)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,419 miles
    Test number
    123625693461
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake discs

  5. Pass117,750 miles (+1,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,750 miles
    Test number
    487203522223
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs pitted and corroded

  6. Pass116,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,407 miles
    Test number
    154067688627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,407 miles (+1,276)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,407 miles
    Test number
    973939839459
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,131 miles (+1,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,131 miles
    Test number
    891295664477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass114,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,043 miles
    Test number
    323971263745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,043 miles (+923)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,043 miles
    Test number
    643316867934
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass113,120 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,120 miles
    Test number
    278033144439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,569 miles (+4,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,569 miles
    Test number
    152729984427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass105,301 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,301 miles
    Test number
    289584602435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,863 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,863 miles
    Test number
    699734686954
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear exhaust box

  15. Fail99,863 miles (+5,782)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,863 miles
    Test number
    513293233115
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear exhaust box

  16. Pass94,081 miles (+4,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,081 miles
    Test number
    577498409638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

  17. Pass89,749 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,749 miles
    Test number
    389488415123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,419 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,419 miles
    Test number
    486280404121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,416 miles (+52)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,416 miles
    Test number
    297236684010
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass87,364 miles (+5,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,364 miles
    Test number
    229460222337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass82,216 miles (-182,054)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,216 miles
    Test number
    888176472087
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  22. Pass264,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    264,270 miles
    Test number
    578335421240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail264,270 miles (+73,848)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,270 miles
    Test number
    208634421206
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  24. Fail190,422 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,422 miles
    Test number
    591858480172
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

  25. Pass190,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    190,422 miles
    Test number
    614648280106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 OSB

Does T55 OSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 OSB is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 OSB?
The MOT on T55 OSB is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 OSB done?
T55 OSB was recorded at 124,740 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026.
Has T55 OSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 OSB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 OSB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 OSB find?
T55 OSB passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; bed in rear fully extended; exhaust corroded, and 1 more.

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