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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 SBJMOT history

T55 SBJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
132,925 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SBJ
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
13 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 SBJ was last recorded at 132,925 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,110 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,815 miles
Average per year
5,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,925 miles
  • 2025 – 130,110 miles
  • 2024 – 127,755 miles
  • 2023 – 126,855 miles
  • 2022 – 121,823 miles
  • 2021 – 116,705 miles
  • 2020 – 112,073 miles
  • 2019 – 107,104 miles
  • 2018 – 99,710 miles
  • 2017 – 93,344 miles
  • 2016 – 87,302 miles
  • 2015 – 81,175 miles
  • 2014 – 74,235 miles
  • 2013 – 67,250 miles
  • 2012 – 59,801 miles
  • 2011 – 51,834 miles
  • 2010 – 45,775 miles
  • 2009 – 38,680 miles
  • 2008 – 28,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,925 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,925 miles (+2,815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    132,925 miles
    Test number
    273350675763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,110 miles
    Test number
    260423263901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail130,108 miles (+2,353)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,108 miles
    Test number
    542727124154
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass127,755 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,755 miles
    Test number
    291300391284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,855 miles
    Test number
    466615714251
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,855 miles (+5,032)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,855 miles
    Test number
    513547578320
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,823 miles
    Test number
    793138345898
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is heavily cracking on outer sidewall.

  8. Fail121,821 miles (+5,116)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,821 miles
    Test number
    923126319299
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is heavily cracking on outer sidewall.

  9. Pass116,705 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,705 miles
    Test number
    721106632954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,704 miles (+4,631)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,704 miles
    Test number
    404884162531
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  11. Pass112,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,073 miles
    Test number
    408691595780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,073 miles (+4,969)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,073 miles
    Test number
    198163222718
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass107,104 miles (+7,394)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,104 miles
    Test number
    667972428944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,710 miles (+6,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,710 miles
    Test number
    280447757738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  15. Pass93,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,344 miles
    Test number
    599993160126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,344 miles (+6,042)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,344 miles
    Test number
    508239906435
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass87,302 miles (+6,127)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,302 miles
    Test number
    850690249407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,175 miles (+6,940)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    535433412145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,235 miles (+6,985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,235 miles
    Test number
    747864274241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass67,250 miles (+7,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,250 miles
    Test number
    517330063213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass59,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,801 miles
    Test number
    686760572230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,791 miles (+7,957)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,791 miles
    Test number
    889870972206
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass51,834 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,834 miles
    Test number
    328555441289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,786 miles (+6,011)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,786 miles
    Test number
    535643941277
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  25. Pass45,775 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,775 miles
    Test number
    391584650410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,369 miles (+6,689)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,369 miles
    Test number
    871189920298
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail38,680 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,680 miles
    Test number
    521386749252
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass38,680 miles (+10,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,680 miles
    Test number
    961306749216
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass28,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,195 miles
    Test number
    812310218291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T55 SBJ

Does T55 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 SBJ is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 SBJ?
The MOT on T55 SBJ is valid until 20 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 SBJ done?
T55 SBJ was recorded at 132,925 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,770 miles a year.
Has T55 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SBJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 SBJ 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 SBJ find?
T55 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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