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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T55 SWLMOT history

T55 SWL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 202,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
202,708 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 SWL was last recorded at 202,708 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 3,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,602 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,106 miles
Average per year
8,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,708 miles
  • 2024 – 199,602 miles
  • 2023 – 194,295 miles
  • 2022 – 189,808 miles
  • 2021 – 183,184 miles
  • 2020 – 175,837 miles
  • 2019 – 162,238 miles
  • 2018 – 145,892 miles
  • 2017 – 137,755 miles
  • 2015 – 119,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,708 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,708 miles (+3,106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    202,708 miles
    Test number
    646427504460
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass199,602 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    199,602 miles
    Test number
    112251464501
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail199,601 miles (+5,306)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,601 miles
    Test number
    182307743193
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass194,295 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    194,295 miles
    Test number
    980896307684
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Fail194,287 miles (+4,479)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,287 miles
    Test number
    940451979200
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  6. Pass189,808 miles (+6,624)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    189,808 miles
    Test number
    898980216966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass183,184 miles (+7,347)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    183,184 miles
    Test number
    150787431046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass175,837 miles (+13,599)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    175,837 miles
    Test number
    951356869642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass162,238 miles (+16,346)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    162,238 miles
    Test number
    271245198388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    145,892 miles
    Test number
    748779206756
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

  11. Fail145,892 miles (+8,137)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,892 miles
    Test number
    297636103986
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

  12. Pass137,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    137,755 miles
    Test number
    532426697080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,755 miles (+18,539)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,755 miles
    Test number
    828574513678
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass119,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,216 miles
    Test number
    876202641118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 SWL

Does T55 SWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 SWL is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 SWL?
The MOT on T55 SWL is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 SWL done?
T55 SWL was recorded at 202,708 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 8,339 miles a year.
Has T55 SWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SWL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 SWL 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 SWL find?
T55 SWL passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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