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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T55 TEAMOT history

T55 TEA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 169,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
169,368 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 TEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 TEA was last recorded at 169,368 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,688 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,680 miles
Average per year
6,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,368 miles
  • 2024 – 167,688 miles
  • 2023 – 166,256 miles
  • 2022 – 164,284 miles
  • 2021 – 159,709 miles
  • 2020 – 155,596 miles
  • 2019 – 151,823 miles
  • 2018 – 147,366 miles
  • 2017 – 141,613 miles
  • 2016 – 136,087 miles
  • 2015 – 132,215 miles
  • 2013 – 107,219 miles
  • 2012 – 95,061 miles
  • 2011 – 85,759 miles
  • 2010 – 77,941 miles
  • 2009 – 67,732 miles
  • 2008 – 59,534 miles
  • 2007 – 54,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,368 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2016

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,368 miles (+1,680)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    169,368 miles
    Test number
    792601310960
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  2. Pass167,688 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    167,688 miles
    Test number
    442595158375
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail167,687 miles (+1,431)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,687 miles
    Test number
    281547754092
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass166,256 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    166,256 miles
    Test number
    853422696698
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail166,256 miles (+1,972)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,256 miles
    Test number
    371201621179
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass164,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    164,284 miles
    Test number
    577865261274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail164,283 miles (+4,574)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,283 miles
    Test number
    910762985810
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass159,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,709 miles
    Test number
    342258180243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail159,709 miles (+4,113)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,709 miles
    Test number
    940598441039
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass155,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,596 miles
    Test number
    773743402263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail155,595 miles (+3,772)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,595 miles
    Test number
    526764826592
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass151,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,823 miles
    Test number
    871593472684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail151,822 miles (+4,456)4 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,822 miles
    Test number
    777517447375
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass147,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    147,366 miles
    Test number
    457205451890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail147,365 miles (+5,752)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,365 miles
    Test number
    112563958422
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass141,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    141,613 miles
    Test number
    674684192104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail141,612 miles (+5,525)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,612 miles
    Test number
    543823057933
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass136,087 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    136,087 miles
    Test number
    558034093649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

  19. Fail136,087 miles (+3,872)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,087 miles
    Test number
    764131653086
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  20. Pass132,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    132,215 miles
    Test number
    778551216035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail132,215 miles (+6,732)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,215 miles
    Test number
    642748129409
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass125,483 miles (+18,264)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,483 miles
    Test number
    179331875495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass107,219 miles (+12,158)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    107,219 miles
    Test number
    518990693231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,061 miles (+9,302)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,061 miles
    Test number
    276407882231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass85,759 miles (+7,818)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,759 miles
    Test number
    327663481424
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight sidewall damage to o/s/r tyre

  26. Pass77,941 miles (+10,209)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,941 miles
    Test number
    981558090207
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteRear inner brake pads look low

  27. Pass67,732 miles (+8,198)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,732 miles
    Test number
    431159199264
    • NoteStrong note- front tyres on limit

  28. Pass59,534 miles (+4,575)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,534 miles
    Test number
    993391108308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass54,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,959 miles
    Test number
    414228587261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 TEA

Does T55 TEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 TEA is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 TEA?
The MOT on T55 TEA is valid until 10 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 TEA done?
T55 TEA was recorded at 169,368 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,309 miles a year.
Has T55 TEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 TEA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 TEA 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 TEA find?
T55 TEA passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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