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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T55 SLEMOT history

T55 SLE is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 181,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
181,009 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 SLE was last recorded at 181,009 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,079 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
930 miles
Average per year
9,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,009 miles
  • 2025 – 180,079 miles
  • 2024 – 178,922 miles
  • 2022 – 176,168 miles
  • 2021 – 172,858 miles
  • 2020 – 171,501 miles
  • 2019 – 167,865 miles
  • 2018 – 165,095 miles
  • 2017 – 161,355 miles
  • 2016 – 159,045 miles
  • 2015 – 153,920 miles
  • 2014 – 142,037 miles
  • 2013 – 121,170 miles
  • 2012 – 99,550 miles
  • 2011 – 71,804 miles
  • 2010 – 54,496 miles
  • 2009 – 33,887 miles
  • 2008 – 12,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,009 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,009 miles (+930)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    181,009 miles
    Test number
    782645152756
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass180,079 miles (+1,157)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    180,079 miles
    Test number
    337114187061
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass178,922 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    178,922 miles
    Test number
    783736034816
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail178,922 miles (+2,754)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,922 miles
    Test number
    752204826954
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass176,168 miles (+3,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    176,168 miles
    Test number
    848893526223
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass172,858 miles (+1,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    172,858 miles
    Test number
    727089955662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  7. Pass171,501 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    171,501 miles
    Test number
    242597331219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass167,865 miles (+2,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,865 miles
    Test number
    510410736939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre and worn on inner

  9. Pass165,095 miles (+3,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    165,095 miles
    Test number
    618098215729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass161,355 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    161,355 miles
    Test number
    453193458671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass159,045 miles (+5,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    159,045 miles
    Test number
    857886813929
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower balljoint boot cracked

  12. Pass153,920 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    153,920 miles
    Test number
    566470875123
    • NoteCoil light flashing on
    • NoteEngine light on

  13. Fail153,920 miles (+11,883)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,920 miles
    Test number
    215497065434
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCoil light flashing on
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOffside front top suspension mounting bearing is graunching in operation

  14. Pass142,037 miles (+1)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    142,037 miles
    Test number
    465140474197
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition
    • NoteNearside centre & rear seat belt catch covers missing
    • NoteNearside front seat belt catch cover missing

  15. Fail142,036 miles (+20,866)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,036 miles
    Test number
    646047254167
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers seat cover split & taped
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition
    • NoteNearside centre & rear seat belt catch covers missing
    • NoteNearside front seat belt catch cover missing

  16. Fail121,170 miles2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,170 miles
    Test number
    109510853134
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine light on

  17. Pass121,170 miles (+21,620)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    121,170 miles
    Test number
    837380753198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine light on

  18. Pass99,550 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    99,550 miles
    Test number
    225241872441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  19. Fail99,550 miles (+27,746)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,550 miles
    Test number
    906881572189
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Pass71,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,804 miles
    Test number
    286248971100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,802 miles (+17,306)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,802 miles
    Test number
    999368271112
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

  22. Pass54,496 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    651581160168
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating

  23. Fail54,496 miles (+20,609)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    822141660198
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating

  24. Pass33,887 miles (+899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,887 miles
    Test number
    400613769183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail32,988 miles (+20,274)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,988 miles
    Test number
    224597649103
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  26. Pass12,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,714 miles
    Test number
    452752178146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 SLE

Does T55 SLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 SLE is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 SLE?
The MOT on T55 SLE is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 SLE done?
T55 SLE was recorded at 181,009 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 9,448 miles a year.
Has T55 SLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SLE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 SLE 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 SLE find?
T55 SLE passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 4 more.

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