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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T55 PLGMOT history

T55 PLG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 226,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
226,282 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 PLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 PLG was last recorded at 226,282 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,950 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,332 miles
Average per year
11,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,282 miles
  • 2025 – 224,950 miles
  • 2024 – 222,898 miles
  • 2023 – 215,908 miles
  • 2022 – 211,942 miles
  • 2021 – 196,676 miles
  • 2020 – 195,089 miles
  • 2019 – 190,380 miles
  • 2018 – 181,754 miles
  • 2017 – 172,792 miles
  • 2016 – 160,599 miles
  • 2015 – 143,858 miles
  • 2014 – 126,813 miles
  • 2013 – 105,728 miles
  • 2012 – 84,131 miles
  • 2011 – 70,786 miles
  • 2010 – 46,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,282 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Vehicles exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    226,282 miles
    Test number
    907845328808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail226,282 miles (+1,332)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,282 miles
    Test number
    818939755001
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass224,950 miles (+2,052)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    224,950 miles
    Test number
    441672899390
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass222,898 miles (+6,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    222,898 miles
    Test number
    324224803419
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass215,908 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    215,908 miles
    Test number
    148605605665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail215,905 miles (+3,963)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,905 miles
    Test number
    757425525262
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass211,942 miles (+15,266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    211,942 miles
    Test number
    589803912575
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake could be better

  8. Pass196,676 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    196,676 miles
    Test number
    727424944511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass195,089 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    195,089 miles
    Test number
    379110638509
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicles exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

  10. Fail195,087 miles (+4,707)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,087 miles
    Test number
    217592303815
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

  11. Pass190,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    190,380 miles
    Test number
    272984688284
    • AdvisoryBattery died on test

  12. Fail190,380 miles (+8,626)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,380 miles
    Test number
    680364769847
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working new bulb fitted 501 (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery died on test

  13. Pass181,754 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    181,754 miles
    Test number
    299985977188
    • AdvisoryNot all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front antiroll bar drop link ball joint

  14. Fail181,661 miles (+8,869)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,661 miles
    Test number
    645131419754
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNot all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

  15. Pass172,792 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    172,792 miles
    Test number
    279835688549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Fail172,792 miles (+12,193)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,792 miles
    Test number
    969296398667
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  17. Pass160,599 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    160,599 miles
    Test number
    126447514691
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades split on ends
    • AdvisoryDamage to screen outside of swept area and not restricting drivers view
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack (nearside)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  18. Fail160,594 miles (+16,736)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,594 miles
    Test number
    681114244487
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades split on ends
    • AdvisoryDamage to screen outside of swept area and not restricting drivers view
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack (nearside)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  19. Pass143,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    143,858 miles
    Test number
    669486575053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail143,858 miles (+17,045)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,858 miles
    Test number
    498775975065
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass126,813 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,813 miles
    Test number
    485690464116
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Fail126,813 miles (+21,085)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,813 miles
    Test number
    116498954179
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  23. Pass105,728 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,728 miles
    Test number
    296349823402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail105,725 miles (+21,594)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,725 miles
    Test number
    227058823461
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdv exhaust corroded

  25. Pass84,131 miles (+62)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    245024282014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle in need of a full brake service.

  26. Fail84,069 miles (+13,283)2 dangerous5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,069 miles
    Test number
    889553382009
    • DangerousFront rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle in need of a full brake service.

  27. Pass70,786 miles (+23,880)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,786 miles
    Test number
    529528861156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,906 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,906 miles
    Test number
    792061270086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail46,898 miles1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,898 miles
    Test number
    932090470068
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle heat plates and shield covers bent and insecure.
    • NoteVehicle in need of a full brake service.

Questions about T55 PLG

Does T55 PLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 PLG is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 PLG?
The MOT on T55 PLG is valid until 27 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 PLG done?
T55 PLG was recorded at 226,282 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 11,083 miles a year.
Has T55 PLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 PLG has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 PLG 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 PLG find?
T55 PLG passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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