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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T55 RTWMOT history

T55 RTW is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 242,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
242,961 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 RTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 RTW was last recorded at 242,961 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 8,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
234,513 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,448 miles
Average per year
9,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 242,961 miles
  • 2025 – 234,513 miles
  • 2024 – 226,202 miles
  • 2023 – 218,178 miles
  • 2022 – 211,877 miles
  • 2021 – 207,327 miles
  • 2020 – 200,484 miles
  • 2019 – 191,523 miles
  • 2018 – 183,124 miles
  • 2017 – 173,964 miles
  • 2016 – 167,839 miles
  • 2015 – 164,304 miles
  • 2014 – 159,441 miles
  • 2013 – 151,377 miles
  • 2012 – 146,873 miles
  • 2011 – 12,868 miles
  • 2010 – 110,358 miles
  • 2008 – 67,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,961 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Silencer outer skin corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Into brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer front bush, marked in yellow.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,961 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    242,961 miles
    Test number
    906283441128
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail242,961 miles (+8,448)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,961 miles
    Test number
    716265356373
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass234,513 miles (+8,311)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    234,513 miles
    Test number
    805112894567
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass226,202 miles (+321)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    226,202 miles
    Test number
    871213329846
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Silencer outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Into brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer front bush, marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Into brake pipe. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail225,881 miles (+7,703)2 major1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,881 miles
    Test number
    399955163976
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Silencer outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Into brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer front bush, marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Into brake pipe. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass218,178 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    218,178 miles
    Test number
    306218688644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box outer skin corroded

  7. Fail218,178 miles (+6,301)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,178 miles
    Test number
    394817056757
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going into flexi corroded at end (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going into flexi corroded at end (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box outer skin corroded

  8. Pass211,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    211,877 miles
    Test number
    978409963298
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail211,877 miles (+4,550)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,877 miles
    Test number
    954294852266
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass207,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    207,327 miles
    Test number
    628029881048
    • AdvisoryBrake pad amber warning lamp on

  11. Fail207,327 miles (+6,843)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,327 miles
    Test number
    816872083351
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad amber warning lamp on

  12. Pass200,484 miles (+8,961)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    200,484 miles
    Test number
    144386872557
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding & some heat sheilding loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.24mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.34mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass191,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    191,523 miles
    Test number
    556969991373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail191,523 miles (+8,399)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,523 miles
    Test number
    181787369334
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass183,124 miles (+9,160)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    183,124 miles
    Test number
    257166420144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass173,964 miles (+6,125)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    173,964 miles
    Test number
    548383517743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass167,839 miles (+3,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    167,839 miles
    Test number
    609891677724
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some testable components

  18. Pass164,304 miles (+4,863)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    164,304 miles
    Test number
    245914647488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass159,441 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    159,441 miles
    Test number
    409755394176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust outer casing corroded / breaking away
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  20. Fail159,441 miles (+8,064)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,441 miles
    Test number
    707855394127
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust outer casing corroded / breaking away
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  21. Pass151,377 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    151,377 miles
    Test number
    705680593157
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail151,377 miles (+4,504)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,377 miles
    Test number
    425699383173
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass146,873 miles (+134,005)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    146,873 miles
    Test number
    606677782184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    12,868 miles
    Test number
    355785891168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail128,686 miles (+18,328)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,686 miles
    Test number
    189225191194
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass110,358 miles (+42,592)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    110,358 miles
    Test number
    284990100274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,766 miles
    Test number
    183237998196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T55 RTW

Does T55 RTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 RTW is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 RTW?
The MOT on T55 RTW is valid until 18 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 RTW done?
T55 RTW was recorded at 242,961 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 9,695 miles a year.
Has T55 RTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 RTW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 RTW 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 RTW find?
T55 RTW passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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