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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T55 PBCMOT history

T55 PBC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 223,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
223,649 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 PBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 PBC was last recorded at 223,649 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,640 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
9,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,649 miles
  • 2024 – 221,865 miles
  • 2022 – 217,911 miles
  • 2021 – 210,482 miles
  • 2020 – 197,727 miles
  • 2019 – 186,686 miles
  • 2018 – 172,920 miles
  • 2013 – 144,368 miles
  • 2012 – 138,165 miles
  • 2011 – 133,607 miles
  • 2010 – 111,876 miles
  • 2009 – 85,665 miles
  • 2008 – 57,982 miles
  • 2006 – 43,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,649 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,649 miles (+9)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    223,649 miles
    Test number
    722205108144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail223,640 miles (+1,775)13 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,640 miles
    Test number
    681369857308
    • MajorFront Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass221,865 miles (+6)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    221,865 miles
    Test number
    415087201899
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Fail221,859 miles (+3,948)2 dangerous5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,859 miles
    Test number
    391199549426
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. Pass217,911 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    217,911 miles
    Test number
    375865550437
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail217,911 miles (+7,429)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,911 miles
    Test number
    843899255519
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass210,482 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    210,482 miles
    Test number
    612136854260
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail210,482 miles (+12,755)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,482 miles
    Test number
    496454351025
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • Repaired at testPower steering component fouling power steering pipe insecure and fouling steering rack (2.1.5 (e) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass197,727 miles (+11,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    197,727 miles
    Test number
    315188267739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass186,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    186,686 miles
    Test number
    429038354839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail186,665 miles (+13,745)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,665 miles
    Test number
    125620394484
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass172,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    172,920 miles
    Test number
    955971771087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail172,920 miles (+28,552)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,920 miles
    Test number
    926643582094
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass144,368 miles (+6,203)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    144,368 miles
    Test number
    375750673447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,165 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    138,165 miles
    Test number
    205155462266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,607 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    133,607 miles
    Test number
    738137771220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWheel nut covers attached to all road wheels.
  17. Fail133,605 miles (+25)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,605 miles
    Test number
    137337171203
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWheel nut covers attached to all road wheels.
  18. Fail133,580 miles (+21,704)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,580 miles
    Test number
    316738611219
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass111,876 miles (+26,211)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    111,876 miles
    Test number
    631233790114
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteRear number plate cracked
  20. Pass85,665 miles (+27,683)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    913052129176
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre worn close to legal limit
  21. Pass57,982 miles (+14,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,982 miles
    Test number
    640963218197
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass43,978 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    43,978 miles
    Test number
    444772466422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T55 PBC

Does T55 PBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 PBC is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 PBC?
The MOT on T55 PBC is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 PBC done?
T55 PBC was recorded at 223,649 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 9,122 miles a year.
Has T55 PBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 PBC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 PBC 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 PBC find?
T55 PBC passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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