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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 OWEMOT history

T55 OWE is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 247,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
247,755 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 OWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 OWE was last recorded at 247,755 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,755 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 247,755 miles
  • 2025 – 247,439 miles
  • 2024 – 246,463 miles
  • 2023 – 243,192 miles
  • 2022 – 239,516 miles
  • 2021 – 234,661 miles
  • 2020 – 232,943 miles
  • 2010 – 18,893 miles
  • 2009 – 16,028 miles
  • 2008 – 14,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,755 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,755 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    247,755 miles
    Test number
    395811891409
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail247,755 miles (+316)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,755 miles
    Test number
    862556267678
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass247,439 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    247,439 miles
    Test number
    452337992448
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail247,439 miles (+976)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,439 miles
    Test number
    496969987096
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass246,463 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    246,463 miles
    Test number
    736159632293
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail246,462 miles (+3,270)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,462 miles
    Test number
    682712688660
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass243,192 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    243,192 miles
    Test number
    215495632850
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail243,192 miles (+3,676)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,192 miles
    Test number
    317450296610
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass239,516 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    239,516 miles
    Test number
    353750158793
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Fail239,512 miles (+4,851)3 major1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,512 miles
    Test number
    287342936154
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass234,661 miles (+1,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    234,661 miles
    Test number
    555094519971
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass232,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    232,943 miles
    Test number
    895719993572
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail232,943 miles (+214,050)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,943 miles
    Test number
    944138132872
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass18,893 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    18,893 miles
    Test number
    442719410020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,028 miles (+1,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,028 miles
    Test number
    393669549051
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass14,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,294 miles
    Test number
    161499458441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 OWE

Does T55 OWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 OWE is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 OWE?
The MOT on T55 OWE is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 OWE done?
T55 OWE was recorded at 247,755 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 12,991 miles a year.
Has T55 OWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 OWE has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 OWE 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 OWE find?
T55 OWE passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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