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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T55 SVBMOT history

T55 SVB is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,183 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 SVB was last recorded at 106,183 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2013: 79,538 miles, lower than 127,713 miles on 20 Jun 2012.

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
106,149 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
1,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,183 miles
  • 2025 – 105,297 miles
  • 2024 – 104,652 miles
  • 2022 – 103,309 miles
  • 2021 – 102,252 miles
  • 2020 – 100,002 miles
  • 2019 – 98,686 miles
  • 2018 – 94,491 miles
  • 2017 – 90,494 miles
  • 2016 – 87,502 miles
  • 2015 – 84,489 miles
  • 2014 – 81,828 miles
  • 2013 – 79,547 miles
  • 2012 – 127,713 miles
  • 2011 – 115,491 miles
  • 2010 – 105,948 miles
  • 2009 – 77,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,183 miles
  • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencers centre and rear casings are deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Electrical hook up socket not fully secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,183 miles (+34)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,183 miles
    Test number
    266351381416
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers centre and rear casings are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Electrical hook up socket not fully secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail106,149 miles (+852)2 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,149 miles
    Test number
    874239349407
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers centre and rear casings are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Electrical hook up socket not fully secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass105,297 miles (+645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,297 miles
    Test number
    717763787087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass104,652 miles (+1,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,652 miles
    Test number
    346360827315
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Front handbrake cable rusty / deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly worn / perished on inner edges

  5. Pass103,309 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,309 miles
    Test number
    700741108178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,252 miles
    Test number
    113286835988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,252 miles (+2,250)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,252 miles
    Test number
    918828774549
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass100,002 miles (+1,316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    100,002 miles
    Test number
    944160943378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,686 miles (+4,195)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,686 miles
    Test number
    361046893286
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass94,491 miles (+3,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,491 miles
    Test number
    855952881742
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass90,494 miles (+2,992)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,494 miles
    Test number
    106186673288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on both edges

  12. Pass87,502 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,502 miles
    Test number
    983558516048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,489 miles
    Test number
    265337775193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,489 miles (+2,661)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,489 miles
    Test number
    315106275154
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass81,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    127195574135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,828 miles (+2,281)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    796994474119
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

  17. Pass79,547 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,547 miles
    Test number
    536411173184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,538 miles (-48,175)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,538 miles
    Test number
    136369963172
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass127,713 miles (+44)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    127,713 miles
    Test number
    158172272162
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc's are corroded

  20. Fail127,669 miles (+12,178)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,669 miles
    Test number
    418137062170
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc's are corroded

  21. Pass115,491 miles (+9,543)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    115,491 miles
    Test number
    377062271115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    105,948 miles
    Test number
    312859940140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,948 miles (+28,348)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,948 miles
    Test number
    411008640127
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass77,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    77,600 miles
    Test number
    511652949196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,600 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,600 miles
    Test number
    140901049127
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T55 SVB

Does T55 SVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 SVB is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 SVB?
The MOT on T55 SVB is valid until 16 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 SVB done?
T55 SVB was recorded at 106,183 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 1,691 miles a year.
Has T55 SVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SVB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 SVB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 SVB find?
T55 SVB passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside; central front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; exhaust silencers centre and rear casings are deteriorating, and 5 more.

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