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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 PRLMOT history

T55 PRL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
171,406 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 PRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 PRL was last recorded at 171,406 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 2,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,748 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,658 miles
Average per year
5,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,406 miles
  • 2025 – 168,748 miles
  • 2024 – 165,696 miles
  • 2023 – 163,793 miles
  • 2022 – 160,997 miles
  • 2021 – 158,320 miles
  • 2020 – 155,261 miles
  • 2019 – 152,182 miles
  • 2018 – 149,426 miles
  • 2017 – 146,432 miles
  • 2016 – 143,374 miles
  • 2015 – 135,234 miles
  • 2013 – 115,398 miles
  • 2012 – 95,702 miles
  • 2011 – 87,383 miles
  • 2010 – 84,665 miles
  • 2009 – 80,457 miles
  • 2008 – 75,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,406 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bbj (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bbj (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,406 miles (+2,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    171,406 miles
    Test number
    112562209127
    • 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))

  2. Pass168,748 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    168,748 miles
    Test number
    225098881050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,696 miles (+1,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    165,696 miles
    Test number
    124281626127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass163,793 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    163,793 miles
    Test number
    476037340668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,997 miles (+2,677)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    160,997 miles
    Test number
    407981421798
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass158,320 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    158,320 miles
    Test number
    677642341842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    155,261 miles
    Test number
    379964321228
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer in poor condition

  8. Fail155,261 miles (+3,079)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,261 miles
    Test number
    224992999766
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer in poor condition

  9. Pass152,182 miles (+2,756)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    152,182 miles
    Test number
    647024606100
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass149,426 miles (+2,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    149,426 miles
    Test number
    103110656696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass146,432 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    146,432 miles
    Test number
    302903575444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bbj (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bbj (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  12. Fail146,416 miles (+3,042)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,416 miles
    Test number
    376109259789
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bbj (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bbj (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  13. Pass143,374 miles (+8,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    143,374 miles
    Test number
    370793730634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass135,234 miles (+19,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    135,234 miles
    Test number
    407047715250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass115,398 miles (+19,696)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,398 miles
    Test number
    486686863201
    • NoteAdvise both front anti roll bar links worn
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs/pads worn
    • NoteAdvise rear brake discs worn

  16. Pass95,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,702 miles
    Test number
    278175852261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,702 miles (+8,319)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,702 miles
    Test number
    929005452286
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  18. Pass87,383 miles (+2,718)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,383 miles
    Test number
    586788241252
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNot all brake pipes visable
    • NoteOffside wing mirror cracked

  19. Pass84,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,665 miles
    Test number
    242996130220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,663 miles (+4,206)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    561686130251
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass80,457 miles (+4,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,457 miles
    Test number
    754470919235
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass75,784 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    75,784 miles
    Test number
    720727428180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T55 PRL

Does T55 PRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 PRL is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 PRL?
The MOT on T55 PRL is valid until 10 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 PRL done?
T55 PRL was recorded at 171,406 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 5,245 miles a year.
Has T55 PRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 PRL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T55 PRL 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 PRL find?
T55 PRL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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