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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 SJOMOT history

T55 SJO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 151,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
151,358 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
14 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 SJO was last recorded at 151,358 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,345 miles · 23 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
8,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,358 miles
  • 2025 – 150,561 miles
  • 2024 – 148,372 miles
  • 2023 – 147,260 miles
  • 2021 – 145,049 miles
  • 2020 – 141,337 miles
  • 2019 – 125,377 miles
  • 2018 – 114,188 miles
  • 2017 – 103,664 miles
  • 2016 – 88,119 miles
  • 2015 – 74,369 miles
  • 2013 – 61,966 miles
  • 2012 – 48,111 miles
  • 2011 – 29,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,358 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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,358 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    151,358 miles
    Test number
    228553371561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,345 miles (+784)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,345 miles
    Test number
    842126160354
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass150,561 miles (+2,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,561 miles
    Test number
    788583829781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass148,372 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    148,372 miles
    Test number
    259123453567
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Rear under tray mounting point excessively corroded
  5. Fail148,358 miles (+1,098)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,358 miles
    Test number
    509759186639
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Rear under tray mounting point excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass147,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    147,260 miles
    Test number
    400081122086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,258 miles (+30)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,258 miles
    Test number
    787780618356
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail147,228 miles (+2,179)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,228 miles
    Test number
    456189916584
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass145,049 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,049 miles
    Test number
    488620109529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail145,039 miles (+3,702)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,039 miles
    Test number
    720751180717
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass141,337 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,337 miles
    Test number
    650578006001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail141,326 miles (+15,949)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,326 miles
    Test number
    618330364165
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass125,377 miles (+15)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,377 miles
    Test number
    278984744760
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  14. Fail125,362 miles (+11,174)3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,362 miles
    Test number
    276902858436
    • 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 Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  15. Pass114,188 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,188 miles
    Test number
    392769760395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Fail114,180 miles (+10,516)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,180 miles
    Test number
    132713201497
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass103,664 miles (+15,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,664 miles
    Test number
    524029409687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass88,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,119 miles
    Test number
    119596662977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail88,119 miles (+13,750)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,119 miles
    Test number
    287574880368
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad's (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Fail74,369 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,369 miles
    Test number
    209685535074
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  21. Pass74,369 miles (+12,403)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,369 miles
    Test number
    626695535052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  22. Pass61,966 miles (+371)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,966 miles
    Test number
    489144453259
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Fail61,595 miles (+13,484)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,595 miles
    Test number
    347970943497
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass48,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,111 miles
    Test number
    376603942217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,111 miles (+18,345)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,111 miles
    Test number
    597752442269
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  26. Fail29,766 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,766 miles
    Test number
    706448831216
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  27. Pass29,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,766 miles
    Test number
    825528331272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 SJO

Does T55 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 SJO is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 SJO?
The MOT on T55 SJO is valid until 14 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 SJO done?
T55 SJO was recorded at 151,358 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 8,192 miles a year.
Has T55 SJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SJO has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 SJO 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 SJO find?
T55 SJO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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