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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T55 PHMMOT history

T55 PHM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 185,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
185,632 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 PHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 PHM was last recorded at 185,632 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 3,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,039 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,593 miles
Average per year
7,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,632 miles
  • 2025 – 182,039 miles
  • 2024 – 178,642 miles
  • 2023 – 173,918 miles
  • 2022 – 168,568 miles
  • 2021 – 164,168 miles
  • 2020 – 159,218 miles
  • 2019 – 155,001 miles
  • 2018 – 146,984 miles
  • 2017 – 141,554 miles
  • 2016 – 136,604 miles
  • 2015 – 129,329 miles
  • 2014 – 122,750 miles
  • 2013 – 114,143 miles
  • 2012 – 105,434 miles
  • 2011 – 100,018 miles
  • 2010 – 88,453 miles
  • 2009 – 77,093 miles
  • 2008 – 63,995 miles
  • 2007 – 48,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,632 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield looseRecorded at 3 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.

  • Chip in the front windscreen

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Small chip in the front windscreen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Small chip in the windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Engine oil level over filled

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Major engine oil leak apparent

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,632 miles (+3,593)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    185,632 miles
    Test number
    174492474158
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  2. Pass182,039 miles (+3,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    182,039 miles
    Test number
    678343181650
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on the shoulders and approaching the wear bars
    • AdvisorySmall chip in the windscreen

  3. Pass178,642 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    178,642 miles
    Test number
    386693142820
    • AdvisoryChip in the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level over filled
    • AdvisoryMajor engine oil leak apparent
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre approaching the wear bars
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Fail178,639 miles (+4,721)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,639 miles
    Test number
    414798571712
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level over filled
    • AdvisoryMajor engine oil leak apparent
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre approaching the wear bars
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  5. Pass173,918 miles (+5,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    173,918 miles
    Test number
    253771809044
    • AdvisoryBoth the front tyres are on the wear bars
    • AdvisorySmall chip in the windscreen

  6. Pass168,568 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    168,568 miles
    Test number
    437637370901
    • AdvisoryChip in the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on the outer shouder
    • AdvisoryWiring harness on the offside front door is damaged

  7. Fail168,557 miles (+4,389)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,557 miles
    Test number
    789914131333
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip in the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on the outer shouder
    • AdvisoryWiring harness on the offside front door is damaged

  8. Pass164,168 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    164,168 miles
    Test number
    950571358977
    • AdvisorySlight wear in the front inner anti-roll bar saddle bushes
    • AdvisorySmall chip in the front windscreen

  9. Fail164,162 miles (+4,944)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,162 miles
    Test number
    781403981104
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight wear in the front inner anti-roll bar saddle bushes
    • AdvisorySmall chip in the front windscreen

  10. Pass159,218 miles (+4,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    159,218 miles
    Test number
    474532752368
    • AdvisoryFront wipers are in poor condition
    • AdvisorySmall chip in the front windscreen

  11. Pass155,001 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,001 miles
    Test number
    627936884690
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heat shield loose
    • AdvisorySlight wear in the offside end of the steering rack

  12. Fail154,996 miles (+8,012)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,996 miles
    Test number
    595345799156
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryImbalance in the rear brakes
    • AdvisoryNearside rear caliper rattling
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heat shield loose
    • AdvisorySlight wear in the offside end of the steering rack

  13. Pass146,984 miles (+5,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    146,984 miles
    Test number
    774491128157
    • AdvisoryBoth the rear tyres are perished and approaching the wear bars
    • AdvisoryNearside front mirror glass is loose

  14. Pass141,554 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    141,554 miles
    Test number
    815586604287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,604 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    136,604 miles
    Test number
    604992087265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired 50% remaining (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  16. Fail136,597 miles (+7,268)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,597 miles
    Test number
    927812440195
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired 50% remaining (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  17. Pass129,329 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    129,329 miles
    Test number
    579959284590
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly chafed Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition.
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail129,329 miles (+6,579)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,329 miles
    Test number
    844374772402
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly chafed Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass122,750 miles (+8,607)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,750 miles
    Test number
    938170734107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,143 miles (+8,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,143 miles
    Test number
    636699823149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass105,434 miles (+5,416)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,434 miles
    Test number
    376428232199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,018 miles (+11,565)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    100,018 miles
    Test number
    237294021170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,453 miles (+11,360)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,453 miles
    Test number
    554744520194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,093 miles (+13,098)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,093 miles
    Test number
    984355529183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,995 miles (+15,339)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,995 miles
    Test number
    624383738190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,656 miles
    Test number
    450965437100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 PHM

Does T55 PHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 PHM is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 PHM?
The MOT on T55 PHM is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 PHM done?
T55 PHM was recorded at 185,632 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 7,113 miles a year.
Has T55 PHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 PHM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 PHM 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 PHM find?
T55 PHM passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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