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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 RUFMOT history

T55 RUF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 171,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
171,923 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 RUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 RUF was last recorded at 171,923 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,872 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
7,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,923 miles
  • 2024 – 169,480 miles
  • 2023 – 167,384 miles
  • 2022 – 164,276 miles
  • 2021 – 161,831 miles
  • 2020 – 160,357 miles
  • 2019 – 157,785 miles
  • 2018 – 154,500 miles
  • 2017 – 146,408 miles
  • 2016 – 138,151 miles
  • 2015 – 128,946 miles
  • 2014 – 120,197 miles
  • 2013 – 110,544 miles
  • 2012 – 95,304 miles
  • 2011 – 79,995 miles
  • 2010 – 63,515 miles
  • 2009 – 48,729 miles
  • 2008 – 35,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,923 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,923 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    171,923 miles
    Test number
    140790934856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail171,872 miles (+2,392)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,872 miles
    Test number
    276440785375
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    169,480 miles
    Test number
    672139733076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail169,480 miles (+2,096)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,480 miles
    Test number
    258782157115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass167,384 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    167,384 miles
    Test number
    533485337856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail167,384 miles (+3,108)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,384 miles
    Test number
    431061652806
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass164,276 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    164,276 miles
    Test number
    638390733727
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail164,273 miles (+2,442)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,273 miles
    Test number
    821077133664
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass161,831 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    161,831 miles
    Test number
    420122788855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Fail161,830 miles (+1,473)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,830 miles
    Test number
    202258139138
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass160,357 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,357 miles
    Test number
    308380780276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail160,233 miles (+2,448)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,233 miles
    Test number
    971242484715
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass157,785 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    157,785 miles
    Test number
    436892802453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass154,500 miles (+8,092)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    154,500 miles
    Test number
    570947786917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass146,408 miles (+8,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    146,408 miles
    Test number
    345011209449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass138,151 miles (+9,205)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    138,151 miles
    Test number
    299393723799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass128,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,946 miles
    Test number
    634279357653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail128,946 miles (+8,749)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,946 miles
    Test number
    155172493698
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass120,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    120,197 miles
    Test number
    865782604262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail120,197 miles (+9,653)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,197 miles
    Test number
    797892704247
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass110,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    110,544 miles
    Test number
    679936823267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail110,544 miles (+15,240)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,544 miles
    Test number
    369186723265
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass95,304 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,304 miles
    Test number
    296559952129
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  24. Fail95,304 miles (+15,309)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,304 miles
    Test number
    689789552135
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  25. Pass79,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,995 miles
    Test number
    617964661147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail79,995 miles (+16,480)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,995 miles
    Test number
    497734461140
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass63,515 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,515 miles
    Test number
    761069080041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,920 miles (+14,191)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,920 miles
    Test number
    914392670074
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass48,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,729 miles
    Test number
    611428109156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail48,729 miles (+13,363)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,729 miles
    Test number
    802458909108
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  31. Pass35,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,366 miles
    Test number
    832959608101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail35,366 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,366 miles
    Test number
    862719308116
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T55 RUF

Does T55 RUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 RUF expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 RUF?
The MOT on T55 RUF expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 RUF done?
T55 RUF was recorded at 171,923 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 7,818 miles a year.
Has T55 RUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 RUF has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 RUF 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 RUF find?
T55 RUF passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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