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Volkswagen Transporter

Pink · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 RBMMOT history

T55 RBM is a pink diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 224,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
224,778 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 RBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Pink
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 RBM was last recorded at 224,778 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2019: 74,799 miles, lower than 174,793 miles on 27 Mar 2019.

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
224,775 miles · 30 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
10,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,778 miles
  • 2023 – 223,777 miles
  • 2022 – 215,030 miles
  • 2021 – 200,606 miles
  • 2020 – 189,296 miles
  • 2019 – 74,799 miles
  • 2018 – 161,245 miles
  • 2017 – 147,330 miles
  • 2016 – 132,467 miles
  • 2014 – 115,555 miles
  • 2013 – 101,699 miles
  • 2012 – 98,209 miles
  • 2011 – 89,644 miles
  • 2010 – 72,095 miles
  • 2009 – 55,547 miles
  • 2008 – 37,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,778 miles
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,778 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    224,778 miles
    Test number
    257811230265
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Fail224,775 miles (+998)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,775 miles
    Test number
    521533939266
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass223,777 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    223,777 miles
    Test number
    984630242952
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail223,777 miles (+8,747)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,777 miles
    Test number
    646351068382
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass215,030 miles (+317)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    215,030 miles
    Test number
    903044387040
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Fail214,713 miles (+371)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,713 miles
    Test number
    128307642041
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside inner front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both nearside and offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Fail214,342 miles (+13,736)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,342 miles
    Test number
    924932842849
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake cable frayed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  8. Pass200,606 miles (+400)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    200,606 miles
    Test number
    301053521006
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside inner front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail200,206 miles (+10,910)2 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,206 miles
    Test number
    233486130596
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65r16C 107/105t (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass189,296 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    189,296 miles
    Test number
    395738935961
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail189,296 miles (+114,497)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,296 miles
    Test number
    992513706361
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges worn out 205/65r16C (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass74,799 miles (-99,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,799 miles
    Test number
    216591415394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail174,793 miles (+13,548)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,793 miles
    Test number
    578986713886
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass161,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    161,245 miles
    Test number
    555465303758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail161,245 miles (+13,915)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,245 miles
    Test number
    699458695939
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass147,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    147,330 miles
    Test number
    847639306611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail147,330 miles (+14,863)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,330 miles
    Test number
    964205663098
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass132,467 miles (+16,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    132,467 miles
    Test number
    846008963877
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass115,555 miles (+13,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,555 miles
    Test number
    107204874207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass101,699 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,699 miles
    Test number
    895367813284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,209 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,209 miles
    Test number
    467344092122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine noisy

  22. Fail98,209 miles (+8,565)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,209 miles
    Test number
    577501792133
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine noisy

  23. Pass89,644 miles (+17,549)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,644 miles
    Test number
    428992721275
    • NoteN/s mirror cover damaged

  24. Pass72,095 miles (+16,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,095 miles
    Test number
    370182820227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass55,547 miles (+18,286)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,547 miles
    Test number
    341613429474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,261 miles
    Test number
    650828908286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 RBM

Does T55 RBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 RBM is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 RBM?
The MOT on T55 RBM is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 RBM done?
T55 RBM was recorded at 224,778 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 10,498 miles a year.
Has T55 RBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 RBM has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 RBM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 RBM find?
T55 RBM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: passenger seat(s) missing at time of test.

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