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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T55 SSPMOT history

T55 SSP is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
145,303 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 SSP was last recorded at 145,303 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 5,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,756 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,547 miles
Average per year
6,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,303 miles
  • 2024 – 139,756 miles
  • 2023 – 134,803 miles
  • 2022 – 125,650 miles
  • 2020 – 120,455 miles
  • 2019 – 116,655 miles
  • 2018 – 113,077 miles
  • 2017 – 108,146 miles
  • 2016 – 103,500 miles
  • 2014 – 92,724 miles
  • 2013 – 88,061 miles
  • 2012 – 79,599 miles
  • 2011 – 68,001 miles
  • 2010 – 53,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,303 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,303 miles (+5,547)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    145,303 miles
    Test number
    747024896056
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,756 miles (+4,953)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,756 miles
    Test number
    694747790221
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,803 miles (+4,021)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,803 miles
    Test number
    612458950958
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass130,782 miles (+5,132)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,782 miles
    Test number
    501783996374
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral heat sheild loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass125,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,650 miles
    Test number
    257889604377
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tail lights tinted but still visible

  6. Fail125,650 miles (+5,195)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,650 miles
    Test number
    581227976425
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tail lights tinted but still visible

  7. Pass120,455 miles (+3,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,455 miles
    Test number
    342054601454
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR LIGHT LENS TINTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,655 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,655 miles
    Test number
    590891808677
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,655 miles (+3,578)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,655 miles
    Test number
    971575951724
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,077 miles (+4,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,077 miles
    Test number
    849713202510
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR LIGHT UNITS TINTED BLACK
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCEY SLIGHTLY LOW

  11. Pass108,146 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,146 miles
    Test number
    837225607916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,107 miles (+4,607)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,107 miles
    Test number
    256310665626
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  13. Pass103,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,500 miles
    Test number
    997954247307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail103,500 miles (+4,775)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,500 miles
    Test number
    537344482543
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass98,725 miles (+6,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,725 miles
    Test number
    596703294740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Pass92,724 miles4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,724 miles
    Test number
    527850654314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front coil springs loose when jacked up
    • NoteFront tyres 225/40/18 rear tyres 225/45/18
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bold on inner edge
    • NoteSlight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight outter sidewall damage n/s/f tyre
    • NoteSlight outter sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

  17. Fail92,724 miles (+4,663)2 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,724 miles
    Test number
    306120654360
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front coil springs loose when jacked up
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bold on inner edge
    • NoteSlight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight outter sidewall damage n/s/f tyre
    • NoteSlight outter sidewall damage o/s/r tyre

  18. Pass88,061 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,061 miles
    Test number
    558497513344
    • NoteNear side and off side front wheel rim and tyre damage
    • NoteRear brakes in poor condition

  19. Fail88,061 miles (+8,462)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,061 miles
    Test number
    896736213346
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • NoteNear side and off side front wheel rim and tyre damage
    • NoteRear brakes in poor condition

  20. Pass79,599 miles (+11,598)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,599 miles
    Test number
    637062952228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,001 miles (+14,549)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,001 miles
    Test number
    677791341399
    • NoteN/s & o/s/f & o/s/r tyres getting near the legal limit
    • NoteO/s/r brake squeek

  22. Pass53,452 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    550874130337
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked

  23. Fail53,452 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    670193330301
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked

Questions about T55 SSP

Does T55 SSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 SSP is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 SSP?
The MOT on T55 SSP is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 SSP done?
T55 SSP was recorded at 145,303 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,081 miles a year.
Has T55 SSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SSP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T55 SSP 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 SSP find?
T55 SSP passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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