
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass186,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 186,686 miles
- Test number
- 429038354839
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass172,920 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 172,920 miles
- Test number
- 955971771087
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass144,368 miles (+6,203)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 144,368 miles
- Test number
- 375750673447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,165 miles (+4,558)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 138,165 miles
- Test number
- 205155462266
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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.
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)
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
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
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)
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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