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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T55 RCDMOT history

T55 RCD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,929 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 RCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 RCD was last recorded at 124,929 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 20,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,450 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
20,479 miles
Average per year
5,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,929 miles
  • 2025 – 104,450 miles
  • 2024 – 98,226 miles
  • 2023 – 94,979 miles
  • 2022 – 91,326 miles
  • 2021 – 88,060 miles
  • 2020 – 85,610 miles
  • 2019 – 83,607 miles
  • 2018 – 80,787 miles
  • 2017 – 78,071 miles
  • 2016 – 72,884 miles
  • 2015 – 67,527 miles
  • 2014 – 62,823 miles
  • 2013 – 57,380 miles
  • 2012 – 50,529 miles
  • 2011 – 41,424 miles
  • 2010 – 35,144 miles
  • 2009 – 29,335 miles
  • 2008 – 24,287 miles
  • 2007 – 17,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,929 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust centre and tail pipe corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,929 miles (+20,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,929 miles
    Test number
    955965476655
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass104,450 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,450 miles
    Test number
    856990559440
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts/tears to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail104,449 miles (+6,223)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,449 miles
    Test number
    714633433635
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts/tears to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass98,226 miles (+3,247)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,226 miles
    Test number
    916756648778
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rear back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,979 miles
    Test number
    576070081484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,979 miles (+3,653)3 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,979 miles
    Test number
    602827356449
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust outer skin corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust outer skin corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass91,326 miles (+3,266)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,326 miles
    Test number
    777568019897
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and Rear Exhaust system Boxes deteriorating outer skins
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back of Engine area poss manifold/pipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,060 miles (+2,450)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,060 miles
    Test number
    183618897014
    • AdvisoryBoth centre and rear exhaust system tail boxes outer skins deteriorating/corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold area, top of engine (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer material pitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,610 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,610 miles
    Test number
    371229222833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions level only just met.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/r tyres slightly cracked on shoulders.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

  10. Fail85,610 miles (+2,003)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,610 miles
    Test number
    122838211466
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions level only just met.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/r tyres slightly cracked on shoulders.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

  11. Pass83,607 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,607 miles
    Test number
    302000897243
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Fail83,607 miles (+2,820)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,607 miles
    Test number
    532091665773
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass80,787 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,787 miles
    Test number
    566087835240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

  14. Fail80,787 miles (+2,716)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,787 miles
    Test number
    123781858980
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre badly cracked/perished on shoulders.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracked/perished on shoulders.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

  15. Pass78,071 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,071 miles
    Test number
    924738373448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 4mm but very worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and tail pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  16. Fail78,065 miles (+5,181)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,065 miles
    Test number
    343822450955
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm but very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and tail pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  17. Pass72,884 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,884 miles
    Test number
    576977964688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and tail pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads about 4-5mm
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  18. Fail72,884 miles (+5,357)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,884 miles
    Test number
    939420010633
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead rim cracked (4.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and tail pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads about 4-5mm
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  19. Pass67,527 miles (+4,704)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,527 miles
    Test number
    984793022947
    • DangerousBoth front tyres badly cracked/split on inner sidewalls and have slight damage to outer sidewalls.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

  20. Fail62,823 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,823 miles
    Test number
    386329354418
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly split on inner eage but not to cords
    • NoteBoth rear brake pads anti rattle shims moved off off brake pads
    • NoteTail box rusty

  21. Pass62,823 miles (+5,443)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,823 miles
    Test number
    395039554429
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly split on inner eage but not to cords
    • NoteBoth rear brake pads anti rattle shims moved off off brake pads
    • NoteTail box rusty

  22. Pass57,380 miles (+6,851)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,380 miles
    Test number
    438511863276
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass50,529 miles (+9,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,529 miles
    Test number
    886778552284
    • 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)

  24. Pass41,424 miles (+6,280)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,424 miles
    Test number
    789909751245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,144 miles
    Test number
    411367750293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,144 miles (+5,809)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,144 miles
    Test number
    881357750231
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass29,335 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,335 miles
    Test number
    644210869260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,287 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,287 miles
    Test number
    332084258298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,493 miles
    Test number
    674993647289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 RCD

Does T55 RCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 RCD is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 RCD?
The MOT on T55 RCD is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 RCD done?
T55 RCD was recorded at 124,929 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,637 miles a year.
Has T55 RCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 RCD has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 RCD 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 RCD find?
T55 RCD passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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