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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T55 SPFMOT history

T55 SPF is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 234,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2025
Mileage
234,221 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SPF
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
28 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 SPF was last recorded at 234,221 miles on 5 Jan 2024, 8,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Nov 2011: 106,539 miles, lower than 137,214 miles on 8 Nov 2010.
  • 22 Dec 2020: 212,946 miles, lower than 212,972 miles on 18 Dec 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
226,129 miles · 6 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
8,092 miles
Average per year
7,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 234,221 miles
  • 2023 – 226,129 miles
  • 2021 – 217,913 miles
  • 2020 – 212,946 miles
  • 2019 – 207,435 miles
  • 2018 – 204,484 miles
  • 2017 – 202,540 miles
  • 2016 – 198,247 miles
  • 2015 – 193,550 miles
  • 2014 – 189,233 miles
  • 2013 – 183,942 miles
  • 2012 – 173,520 miles
  • 2011 – 106,539 miles
  • 2010 – 137,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,221 miles
  • MinorNearside Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,221 miles (+8,092)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    234,221 miles
    Test number
    656700548085
    • MinorNearside Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass226,129 miles (+8,216)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    226,129 miles
    Test number
    735577406554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass217,913 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    217,913 miles
    Test number
    805373625993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail217,913 miles (+4,967)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,913 miles
    Test number
    644195993402
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass212,946 miles (-26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    212,946 miles
    Test number
    154423874846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail212,972 miles (+5,537)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,972 miles
    Test number
    255070484526
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass207,435 miles (+151)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    207,435 miles
    Test number
    705835437374
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Fail207,284 miles (+2,800)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,284 miles
    Test number
    719882772119
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass204,484 miles (+1,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    204,484 miles
    Test number
    992558632557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass202,540 miles (+4,293)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    202,540 miles
    Test number
    222493143925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass198,247 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    198,247 miles
    Test number
    837099464390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass193,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    193,550 miles
    Test number
    947838279032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail193,550 miles (+4,317)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,550 miles
    Test number
    164866315358
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass189,233 miles (+5,291)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    189,233 miles
    Test number
    465855324477
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDpf has been repaird
  15. Pass183,942 miles (+10,422)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    183,942 miles
    Test number
    655366533334
    • NoteExhaust corroded
  16. Pass173,520 miles (+66,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    173,520 miles
    Test number
    737248422348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass106,539 miles (-30,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    106,539 miles
    Test number
    247313231363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  18. Pass137,214 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    137,214 miles
    Test number
    132162610369
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (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)

Questions about T55 SPF

Does T55 SPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 SPF expired on 5 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 SPF?
The MOT on T55 SPF expired on 5 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 SPF done?
T55 SPF was recorded at 234,221 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2024, an average of 7,372 miles a year.
Has T55 SPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SPF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T55 SPF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 SPF find?
T55 SPF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside lower window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower sub-frame ball joint has slight play.

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