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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

T55 PGWMOT history

T55 PGW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
125,401 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 PGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 PGW was last recorded at 125,401 miles on 21 May 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Feb 2016: 1,813 miles, lower than 55,737 miles on 3 Feb 2015.

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
125,388 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,401 miles
  • 2025 – 117,015 miles
  • 2024 – 109,553 miles
  • 2023 – 105,986 miles
  • 2022 – 100,493 miles
  • 2021 – 96,328 miles
  • 2020 – 92,278 miles
  • 2019 – 88,421 miles
  • 2018 – 83,323 miles
  • 2017 – 78,561 miles
  • 2016 – 72,939 miles
  • 2015 – 55,737 miles
  • 2014 – 42,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,401 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Daytime running lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box outer skin corroded and damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount both sides (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box outer skin damaged and corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,401 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    125,401 miles
    Test number
    755093143018
    • MinorNearside Front Daytime running lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box outer skin corroded and damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box outer skin damaged and corroded

  2. Fail125,388 miles (+8,373)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,388 miles
    Test number
    787825759570
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Daytime running lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box outer skin corroded and damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box outer skin damaged and corroded

  3. Pass117,015 miles (+7,462)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    117,015 miles
    Test number
    105599338940
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides suspension top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And front exhaust boxes corrosion all over (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass109,553 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    109,553 miles
    Test number
    852366407311
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin of rear silencer corroded and separating (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light not working

  5. Fail109,553 miles (+3,567)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,553 miles
    Test number
    576411804309
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin of rear silencer corroded and separating (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light not working

  6. Pass105,986 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,986 miles
    Test number
    629811574991
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail105,985 miles (+5,492)4 major2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,985 miles
    Test number
    783780661693
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle slide door (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass100,493 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,493 miles
    Test number
    664296543487
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail100,490 miles (+4,162)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,490 miles
    Test number
    156287877506
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass96,328 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,328 miles
    Test number
    280941978181
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint knocking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail96,328 miles (+4,050)1 dangerous2 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,328 miles
    Test number
    958650951653
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint knocking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  12. Pass92,278 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,278 miles
    Test number
    929434954649
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joint knocking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail92,277 miles (+3,856)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,277 miles
    Test number
    741790787280
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joint knocking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass88,421 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,421 miles
    Test number
    479823028548
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Fail88,420 miles (+5,097)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,420 miles
    Test number
    343585879055
    • MajorRear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox/engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day time running lamp inop

  16. Pass83,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,323 miles
    Test number
    987882248693
    • 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))

  17. Fail83,323 miles (+4,762)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,323 miles
    Test number
    195509252105
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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))

  18. Pass78,561 miles (+5,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,561 miles
    Test number
    536985891929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass72,939 miles (+71,126)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,939 miles
    Test number
    474755885991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass1,813 miles (-53,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    1,813 miles
    Test number
    319986071413
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged off side front slightly hanging out
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat

  21. Pass55,737 miles (+13,593)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,737 miles
    Test number
    567294935031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,144 miles
    Test number
    256079224038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,144 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,144 miles
    Test number
    646689524055
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Questions about T55 PGW

Does T55 PGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 PGW is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 PGW?
The MOT on T55 PGW is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 PGW done?
T55 PGW was recorded at 125,401 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 6,765 miles a year.
Has T55 PGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 PGW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 PGW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 PGW find?
T55 PGW passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front daytime running lamp incorrect colour; central exhaust box outer skin corroded and damaged; front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount both sides, and 2 more.

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