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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T55 RMLMOT history

T55 RML is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
131,744 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 RML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 RML was last recorded at 131,744 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,744 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,744 miles
  • 2024 – 126,623 miles
  • 2023 – 120,155 miles
  • 2022 – 112,480 miles
  • 2021 – 104,240 miles
  • 2020 – 95,704 miles
  • 2019 – 78,937 miles
  • 2018 – 75,763 miles
  • 2017 – 75,762 miles
  • 2016 – 68,969 miles
  • 2015 – 60,310 miles
  • 2014 – 48,387 miles
  • 2013 – 37,704 miles
  • 2012 – 33,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,744 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,744 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,744 miles
    Test number
    861451355952
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail131,744 miles (+5,121)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,744 miles
    Test number
    254118215227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass126,623 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,623 miles
    Test number
    924757508690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail126,623 miles (+6,468)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,623 miles
    Test number
    209197753966
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,155 miles (+6)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,155 miles
    Test number
    695328044193
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail120,149 miles (+7,669)2 dangerous2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,149 miles
    Test number
    407892477521
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass112,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,480 miles
    Test number
    131905994728
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail112,480 miles (+8,240)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,480 miles
    Test number
    215149478108
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Link detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass104,240 miles (+8,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,240 miles
    Test number
    766637083772
    • 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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside day time running light dull.

  10. Pass95,704 miles (+16,767)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,704 miles
    Test number
    531946280969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,937 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,937 miles
    Test number
    186241755489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,763 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,763 miles
    Test number
    740385396407
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit spare (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryR/o/s shocker dust cover corroded

  13. Fail75,763 miles (+1)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,763 miles
    Test number
    157571820785
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit spare (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryR/o/s shocker dust cover corroded

  14. Fail75,762 miles (+6,793)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    116631387732
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureRear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryR/n/s shocker dust cover corroded
    • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm & perishing

  15. Pass68,969 miles (+8,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,969 miles
    Test number
    890153699709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit thread below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass60,310 miles (+11,923)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,310 miles
    Test number
    525264242619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,387 miles (+10,683)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,387 miles
    Test number
    725812674244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,704 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,704 miles
    Test number
    195341453151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,973 miles
    Test number
    689959552172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 RML

Does T55 RML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 RML is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 RML?
The MOT on T55 RML is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 RML done?
T55 RML was recorded at 131,744 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 7,295 miles a year.
Has T55 RML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 RML has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 RML 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 RML find?
T55 RML passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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