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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T55 SHCMOT history

T55 SHC is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,295 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 SHC was last recorded at 129,295 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 5,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,993 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,302 miles
Average per year
7,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,295 miles
  • 2025 – 123,993 miles
  • 2024 – 116,165 miles
  • 2023 – 110,784 miles
  • 2022 – 105,828 miles
  • 2021 – 102,028 miles
  • 2020 – 95,053 miles
  • 2019 – 91,182 miles
  • 2018 – 75,758 miles
  • 2017 – 55,227 miles
  • 2016 – 44,049 miles
  • 2015 – 39,353 miles
  • 2014 – 34,328 miles
  • 2013 – 28,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen has small chips

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,295 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,295 miles
    Test number
    896751763930
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,295 miles (+5,302)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,295 miles
    Test number
    824973793491
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,993 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    123,993 miles
    Test number
    319086895429
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail123,993 miles (+7,828)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,993 miles
    Test number
    696304253174
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,165 miles (+187)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,165 miles
    Test number
    861952757903
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded

  6. Fail115,978 miles (+5,194)2 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,978 miles
    Test number
    845356443497
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded

  7. Pass110,784 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,784 miles
    Test number
    187055399025
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  8. Fail110,784 miles (+4,956)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,784 miles
    Test number
    472086629549
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  9. Pass105,828 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,828 miles
    Test number
    553999694355
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has small chips

  10. Fail105,828 miles (+3,800)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,828 miles
    Test number
    993311584539
    • Repaired at testObligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has small chips

  11. Pass102,028 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,028 miles
    Test number
    789028818683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has small chips

  12. Fail102,022 miles (+6,969)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,022 miles
    Test number
    625343958326
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has small chips

  13. Pass95,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,053 miles
    Test number
    459065055614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has small chips

  14. Fail95,052 miles (+3,870)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,052 miles
    Test number
    324166171898
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has small chips

  15. Pass91,182 miles (+15,424)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    91,182 miles
    Test number
    695756492623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront fog light not working
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has small chip

  16. Pass75,758 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,758 miles
    Test number
    950372575395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes slight perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper have poor rubber
    • AdvisoryFront fog light not working
    • AdvisoryN/s/f windscreen has slight chipped

  17. Fail75,758 miles (+20,531)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,758 miles
    Test number
    378149900911
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes slight perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper have poor rubber
    • AdvisoryFront fog light not working
    • AdvisoryN/s/f windscreen has slight chipped

  18. Pass55,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    905012894473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt catch cover missing

  19. Fail55,227 miles (+11,178)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    207256644875
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt catch cover missing

  20. Pass44,049 miles (+4,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,049 miles
    Test number
    905149835071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass39,353 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,353 miles
    Test number
    349978505486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,328 miles (+6,143)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,328 miles
    Test number
    627161814237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,185 miles
    Test number
    189963313276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T55 SHC

Does T55 SHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 SHC is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 SHC?
The MOT on T55 SHC is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 SHC done?
T55 SHC was recorded at 129,295 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 7,816 miles a year.
Has T55 SHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SHC has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 SHC 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 SHC find?
T55 SHC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.

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