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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T55 SWDMOT history

T55 SWD is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 212,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
212,829 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 SWD was last recorded at 212,829 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 2,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,224 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,605 miles
Average per year
9,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 212,829 miles
  • 2024 – 210,224 miles
  • 2023 – 207,728 miles
  • 2022 – 204,427 miles
  • 2021 – 197,667 miles
  • 2020 – 190,807 miles
  • 2019 – 184,299 miles
  • 2018 – 176,408 miles
  • 2017 – 165,537 miles
  • 2016 – 155,358 miles
  • 2015 – 146,777 miles
  • 2014 – 141,642 miles
  • 2013 – 136,921 miles
  • 2012 – 123,999 miles
  • 2011 – 101,184 miles
  • 2010 – 69,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,829 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,829 miles (+2,605)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    212,829 miles
    Test number
    887180671996
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass210,224 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    210,224 miles
    Test number
    995235941375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass207,728 miles (+3,301)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    207,728 miles
    Test number
    315610799896
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass204,427 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    204,427 miles
    Test number
    259202004837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail204,427 miles (+6,760)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,427 miles
    Test number
    889316407396
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass197,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    197,667 miles
    Test number
    997007950815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail197,667 miles (+6,860)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,667 miles
    Test number
    894251908691
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass190,807 miles (+6,508)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    190,807 miles
    Test number
    241527498727
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass184,299 miles (+7,891)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    184,299 miles
    Test number
    604907814223
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mount bearing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass176,408 miles (+10,871)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    176,408 miles
    Test number
    107351639490
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass165,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    165,537 miles
    Test number
    341479361792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail165,537 miles (+10,179)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,537 miles
    Test number
    962926086714
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass155,358 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    155,358 miles
    Test number
    681111425386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail155,315 miles (+8,538)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,315 miles
    Test number
    416769765766
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

  15. Pass146,777 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    146,777 miles
    Test number
    658741025176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass141,642 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    141,642 miles
    Test number
    606669814152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass136,921 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    136,921 miles
    Test number
    905534393049
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear disks slightly corroded

  18. Fail136,921 miles (+12,922)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,921 miles
    Test number
    707443893047
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear disks slightly corroded

  19. Pass123,999 miles (+22,815)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,999 miles
    Test number
    995620192041
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass101,184 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    101,184 miles
    Test number
    647806611135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail101,182 miles (+31,795)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,182 miles
    Test number
    437741411105
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass69,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,387 miles
    Test number
    972611610191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,387 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,387 miles
    Test number
    211189100173
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T55 SWD

Does T55 SWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 SWD is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 SWD?
The MOT on T55 SWD is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 SWD done?
T55 SWD was recorded at 212,829 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 9,229 miles a year.
Has T55 SWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SWD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T55 SWD 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 SWD find?
T55 SWD passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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