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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T55 SBYMOT history

T55 SBY is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,676 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 SBY was last recorded at 119,676 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,126 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,550 miles
Average per year
8,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,676 miles
  • 2025 – 118,126 miles
  • 2024 – 109,607 miles
  • 2023 – 98,160 miles
  • 2022 – 87,166 miles
  • 2021 – 80,232 miles
  • 2020 – 77,467 miles
  • 2019 – 70,320 miles
  • 2018 – 56,673 miles
  • 2017 – 45,163 miles
  • 2016 – 35,702 miles
  • 2015 – 27,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,676 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.

  • All four tyre valves cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM pad thickness

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,676 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,676 miles
    Test number
    971559512082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,126 miles (+8,519)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,126 miles
    Test number
    394042342500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,607 miles (+11,447)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,607 miles
    Test number
    536787014522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass98,160 miles (+10,994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,160 miles
    Test number
    748765574814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass87,166 miles (+6,934)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,166 miles
    Test number
    266551953486
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass80,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,232 miles
    Test number
    689111471929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail80,232 miles (+2,765)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,232 miles
    Test number
    453772870326
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no fluid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass77,467 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,467 miles
    Test number
    308540308070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,320 miles
    Test number
    637266711647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,320 miles (+13,647)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,320 miles
    Test number
    304763041701
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass56,673 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,673 miles
    Test number
    645155733098
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre valves cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM pad thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail56,671 miles (+11,508)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,671 miles
    Test number
    912331541852
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre valves cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM pad thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass45,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,163 miles
    Test number
    467616025342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,163 miles (+9,461)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,163 miles
    Test number
    595750388024
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass35,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,702 miles
    Test number
    619822317812
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

  16. Fail35,702 miles (+7,993)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,702 miles
    Test number
    136445010428
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

  17. Pass27,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,709 miles
    Test number
    863920209663
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

Questions about T55 SBY

Does T55 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 SBY is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 SBY?
The MOT on T55 SBY is valid until 17 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 SBY done?
T55 SBY was recorded at 119,676 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 8,444 miles a year.
Has T55 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SBY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T55 SBY 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 SBY find?
T55 SBY passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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