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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T55 RBTMOT history

T55 RBT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 180,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
180,231 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 RBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 RBT was last recorded at 180,231 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,228 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,231 miles
  • 2024 – 178,829 miles
  • 2023 – 175,983 miles
  • 2022 – 172,909 miles
  • 2021 – 167,430 miles
  • 2020 – 161,700 miles
  • 2019 – 154,547 miles
  • 2018 – 146,779 miles
  • 2017 – 140,522 miles
  • 2016 – 132,599 miles
  • 2015 – 126,012 miles
  • 2014 – 121,268 miles
  • 2012 – 121,233 miles
  • 2011 – 98,285 miles
  • 2010 – 84,000 miles
  • 2009 – 62,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,231 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,231 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    180,231 miles
    Test number
    934755142026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail180,228 miles (+1,399)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,228 miles
    Test number
    222200576536
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass178,829 miles (+2,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    178,829 miles
    Test number
    905153970687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass175,983 miles (+3,074)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    175,983 miles
    Test number
    420595776496
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass172,909 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    172,909 miles
    Test number
    205112463172
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail172,909 miles (+5,479)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,909 miles
    Test number
    543789453170
    • DangerousNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass167,430 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    167,430 miles
    Test number
    882872381056
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail167,430 miles (+5,730)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,430 miles
    Test number
    954168838921
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass161,700 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,700 miles
    Test number
    159917107455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,547 miles (+7,768)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,547 miles
    Test number
    280198556958
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass146,779 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    146,779 miles
    Test number
    390467369074
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail146,778 miles (+6,256)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,778 miles
    Test number
    833308216619
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass140,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    140,522 miles
    Test number
    630141689783
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail140,521 miles (+7,922)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,521 miles
    Test number
    552873996633
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass132,599 miles (+6,587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    132,599 miles
    Test number
    868319639559
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass126,012 miles (+4,744)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    126,012 miles
    Test number
    428994225250
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass121,268 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,268 miles
    Test number
    365554454416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    121,233 miles
    Test number
    386701742457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,233 miles (+22,948)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,233 miles
    Test number
    888441242269
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSeat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass98,285 miles (+14,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,285 miles
    Test number
    105187461104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass84,000 miles (+21,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    300962360171
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass62,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,815 miles
    Test number
    702143889170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T55 RBT

Does T55 RBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 RBT expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 RBT?
The MOT on T55 RBT expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 RBT done?
T55 RBT was recorded at 180,231 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 7,250 miles a year.
Has T55 RBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 RBT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 RBT 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 RBT find?
T55 RBT passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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