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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T55 SYEMOT history

T55 SYE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 168,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
168,183 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 SYE was last recorded at 168,183 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 2,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,582 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,601 miles
Average per year
9,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,183 miles
  • 2024 – 165,582 miles
  • 2023 – 162,718 miles
  • 2022 – 160,273 miles
  • 2021 – 154,987 miles
  • 2020 – 150,892 miles
  • 2019 – 145,467 miles
  • 2017 – 129,071 miles
  • 2016 – 99,157 miles
  • 2015 – 76,523 miles
  • 2014 – 59,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,183 miles
  • AdvisorySwelling apparent under plastic coating o/s/r metal brake pipe - possible corrosion -

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Non standard suspension fitted (coilovers)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,183 miles (+2,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    168,183 miles
    Test number
    138779623752
    • AdvisorySwelling apparent under plastic coating o/s/r metal brake pipe - possible corrosion -
  2. Pass165,582 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,582 miles
    Test number
    343721409744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,718 miles (+2,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,718 miles
    Test number
    989481272974
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass160,273 miles (+5,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,273 miles
    Test number
    698765455470
    • AdvisoryBOTH front lower suspension arms have play / movement in rearmost bushes
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre showing approx 2.3mm in places
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre showing approx 3.0mm in places
  5. Pass154,987 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,987 miles
    Test number
    399127213784
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroding
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted (coilovers)
  6. Fail154,922 miles (+4,030)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,922 miles
    Test number
    433728554069
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides due to leds (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible LEDS FITTED (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroding
    • AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted (coilovers)
  7. Pass150,892 miles (+5,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,892 miles
    Test number
    758710825584
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroding
    • AdvisoryNon-standard suspension fitted (coilovers)
  8. Pass145,467 miles (+16,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,467 miles
    Test number
    598970310468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass129,071 miles (+29,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,071 miles
    Test number
    861643074409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass99,157 miles (+22,634)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,157 miles
    Test number
    512198703914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,523 miles (+17,466)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,523 miles
    Test number
    816748555025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,057 miles
    Test number
    779268754052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 SYE

Does T55 SYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 SYE is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 SYE?
The MOT on T55 SYE is valid until 16 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 SYE done?
T55 SYE was recorded at 168,183 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 9,361 miles a year.
Has T55 SYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SYE has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T55 SYE 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 SYE find?
T55 SYE passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: swelling apparent under plastic coating o/s/r metal brake pipe - possible corrosion -.

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