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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T55 PKBMOT history

T55 PKB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 277,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
277,680 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 PKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 PKB was last recorded at 277,680 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 5,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2024: 272,523 miles, lower than 279,497 miles on 24 Jul 2024.

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
272,523 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,157 miles
Average per year
15,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 277,680 miles
  • 2024 – 272,523 miles
  • 2023 – 267,401 miles
  • 2022 – 254,405 miles
  • 2021 – 245,721 miles
  • 2020 – 235,632 miles
  • 2019 – 224,261 miles
  • 2018 – 211,090 miles
  • 2017 – 196,388 miles
  • 2016 – 183,020 miles
  • 2015 – 172,734 miles
  • 2014 – 138,659 miles
  • 2013 – 119,623 miles
  • 2012 – 85,216 miles
  • 2011 – 55,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass277,680 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral SILENCER CORRODED

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass277,680 miles (+5,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    277,680 miles
    Test number
    300608524615
    • AdvisoryCentral SILENCER CORRODED

  2. Pass272,523 miles (-6,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    272,523 miles
    Test number
    947689706679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail279,497 miles (+12,096)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,497 miles
    Test number
    333129285222
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass267,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    267,401 miles
    Test number
    308323384251
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail267,401 miles (+12,996)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,401 miles
    Test number
    586380617394
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass254,405 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    254,405 miles
    Test number
    682167617394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail254,401 miles (+8,680)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,401 miles
    Test number
    854231127595
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top shocker mountain (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass245,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    245,721 miles
    Test number
    361060565424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Flexible brake hose needs re routing

  9. Fail245,721 miles (+10,089)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,721 miles
    Test number
    454804834097
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Flexible brake hose needs re routing

  10. Pass235,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    235,632 miles
    Test number
    439966303182
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail235,632 miles (+11,371)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,632 miles
    Test number
    725334717683
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded and frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass224,261 miles (+13,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    224,261 miles
    Test number
    258677786026
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass211,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    211,090 miles
    Test number
    872184156789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail211,090 miles (+14,702)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,090 miles
    Test number
    488646395337
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass196,388 miles (+13,368)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    196,388 miles
    Test number
    854926329039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass183,020 miles (+10,286)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    183,020 miles
    Test number
    243258117997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass172,734 miles (+34,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    172,734 miles
    Test number
    345196861324
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass138,659 miles (+19,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    138,659 miles
    Test number
    425361364167
    • NoteFront number plate poor

  19. Pass119,623 miles (+34,407)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    119,623 miles
    Test number
    807181963193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,216 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,216 miles
    Test number
    539769552195
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail85,213 miles (+29,369)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,213 miles
    Test number
    606721552116
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass55,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,844 miles
    Test number
    666650231159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T55 PKB

Does T55 PKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 PKB expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 PKB?
The MOT on T55 PKB expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 PKB done?
T55 PKB was recorded at 277,680 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 15,603 miles a year.
Has T55 PKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 PKB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 PKB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 PKB find?
T55 PKB passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: central silencer corroded.

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