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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 SYKMOT history

T55 SYK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,958 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SYK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 SYK was last recorded at 152,958 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 7,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,214 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,744 miles
Average per year
7,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,958 miles
  • 2023 – 134,828 miles
  • 2022 – 125,246 miles
  • 2021 – 119,113 miles
  • 2019 – 108,136 miles
  • 2018 – 101,957 miles
  • 2017 – 93,501 miles
  • 2016 – 87,679 miles
  • 2015 – 78,999 miles
  • 2014 – 70,754 miles
  • 2013 – 62,387 miles
  • 2012 – 51,590 miles
  • 2011 – 45,069 miles
  • 2010 – 36,713 miles
  • 2009 – 27,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,958 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,958 miles (+7,744)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,958 miles
    Test number
    911761983368
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass145,214 miles (+10,386)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,214 miles
    Test number
    198897177195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,828 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,828 miles
    Test number
    511044734399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,531 miles (+9,285)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,531 miles
    Test number
    791526323778
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass125,246 miles (+151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,246 miles
    Test number
    254438503369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front floor (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail125,095 miles (+5,982)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,095 miles
    Test number
    805334795987
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass119,113 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,113 miles
    Test number
    722853398726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,568 miles (+10,432)7 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,568 miles
    Test number
    705893917476
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass108,136 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,136 miles
    Test number
    370393145098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,957 miles (+8,456)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,957 miles
    Test number
    504314645819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,501 miles (+5,822)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,501 miles
    Test number
    778762905258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,679 miles (+8,680)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,679 miles
    Test number
    159678042071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,999 miles (+8,245)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,999 miles
    Test number
    479935585148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,754 miles (+8,367)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,754 miles
    Test number
    225384984416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,387 miles (+10,797)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,387 miles
    Test number
    225806473407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,590 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,590 miles
    Test number
    507274082117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,069 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,069 miles
    Test number
    727889071171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail44,974 miles (+8,261)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,974 miles
    Test number
    575073471131
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs rusted

  19. Pass36,713 miles (+8,734)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,713 miles
    Test number
    323185360102
    • NoteDrivers mirrior cracked
    • NoteSlight rust rear brake discs

  20. Pass27,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,979 miles
    Test number
    903076939046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 SYK

Does T55 SYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 SYK is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 SYK?
The MOT on T55 SYK is valid until 1 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 SYK done?
T55 SYK was recorded at 152,958 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 7,412 miles a year.
Has T55 SYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SYK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T55 SYK 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 SYK find?
T55 SYK passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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