Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T55 PHXMOT history
T55 PHX is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 223,884 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 223,884 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,152 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 PHX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 PHX was last recorded at 223,884 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 2,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 221,702 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,182 miles
- Average per year
- 9,152 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 223,884 miles
- 2025 – 221,702 miles
- 2024 – 216,461 miles
- 2023 – 210,050 miles
- 2022 – 208,371 miles
- 2021 – 205,646 miles
- 2020 – 200,297 miles
- 2019 – 194,124 miles
- 2018 – 187,695 miles
- 2017 – 181,076 miles
- 2016 – 174,853 miles
- 2015 – 168,493 miles
- 2014 – 162,208 miles
- 2013 – 155,808 miles
- 2012 – 134,929 miles
- 2011 – 115,922 miles
- 2010 – 97,113 miles
- 2009 – 79,106 miles
- 2008 – 59,815 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass223,884 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Corrosion to parts of undercarriage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass223,884 miles (+2,182)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 223,884 miles
- Test number
- 715772187700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,702 miles (+28)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 221,702 miles
- Test number
- 294923429172
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
Fail221,674 miles (+5,213)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,674 miles
- Test number
- 247818026514
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when sidelights switched on (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Front side lights illuminate when brake pedal pressed
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass216,461 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 216,461 miles
- Test number
- 306416355180
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
- AdvisoryCorrosion to parts of undercarriage
- AdvisoryFront sidelights come on when brake applied
- AdvisoryNsr tyre wearing close to treadwear indicators
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail216,461 miles (+6,411)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,461 miles
- Test number
- 616198858970
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released When sidelights are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
- AdvisoryCorrosion to parts of undercarriage
- AdvisoryFront sidelights come on when brake applied
- AdvisoryNsr tyre wearing close to treadwear indicators
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass210,050 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 210,050 miles
- Test number
- 319283157997
- AdvisoryExhaust slight corroded
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront engine mount deteriorated
Fail210,050 miles (+1,679)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,050 miles
- Test number
- 467866333097
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust slight corroded
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront engine mount deteriorated
Pass208,371 miles (+2,725)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 208,371 miles
- Test number
- 371333060697
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded and slight blowing
Pass205,646 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 205,646 miles
- Test number
- 867603383477
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNear side front fog lamp not working.
- AdvisoryVery heavy corrosion to exhaust silencers (both silencer delaminated.)
Fail205,646 miles (+5,349)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,646 miles
- Test number
- 656316540334
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNear side front fog lamp not working.
- AdvisoryVery heavy corrosion to exhaust silencers (both silencer delaminated.)
Pass200,297 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 200,297 miles
- Test number
- 840452250585
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
Fail200,297 miles (+6,173)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,297 miles
- Test number
- 901038484108
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
Pass194,124 miles (+6,429)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 194,124 miles
- Test number
- 273296059650
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass187,695 miles (+6,619)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 187,695 miles
- Test number
- 755809278072
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes rusty
Pass181,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 181,076 miles
- Test number
- 346280478150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,076 miles (+6,223)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,076 miles
- Test number
- 957050586669
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Pass174,853 miles (+6,360)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 174,853 miles
- Test number
- 372252867783
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass168,493 miles (+6,285)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 168,493 miles
- Test number
- 789847875083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,208 miles (+6,400)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 162,208 miles
- Test number
- 869212874058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 155,808 miles
- Test number
- 999833773013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,808 miles (+20,879)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,808 miles
- Test number
- 745231573096
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass134,929 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 134,929 miles
- Test number
- 876266882058
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail134,928 miles (+19,006)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,928 miles
- Test number
- 639176782067
- DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass115,922 miles (+18,809)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 115,922 miles
- Test number
- 417338801184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,113 miles (+18,007)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 97,113 miles
- Test number
- 833466510176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,106 miles (+19,291)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2010
- Odometer
- 79,106 miles
- Test number
- 663658229146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2009
- Odometer
- 59,815 miles
- Test number
- 384710648197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T55 PHX
- Does T55 PHX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 PHX is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 PHX?
- The MOT on T55 PHX is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 PHX done?
- T55 PHX was recorded at 223,884 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 9,152 miles a year.
- Has T55 PHX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 PHX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T55 PHX 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 PHX find?
- T55 PHX passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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