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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 TKNMOT history

T55 TKN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 190,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
190,846 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 TKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 TKN was last recorded at 190,846 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 5,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,780 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,066 miles
Average per year
7,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,846 miles
  • 2025 – 185,780 miles
  • 2024 – 181,732 miles
  • 2023 – 179,741 miles
  • 2022 – 178,498 miles
  • 2021 – 175,590 miles
  • 2018 – 174,101 miles
  • 2017 – 170,910 miles
  • 2016 – 165,678 miles
  • 2015 – 160,182 miles
  • 2014 – 144,902 miles
  • 2013 – 130,037 miles
  • 2012 – 114,728 miles
  • 2011 – 91,598 miles
  • 2009 – 75,888 miles
  • 2008 – 65,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,846 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,846 miles (+5,066)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    190,846 miles
    Test number
    857188366336
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,780 miles (+4,048)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    185,780 miles
    Test number
    902963521555
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,732 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    181,732 miles
    Test number
    982408916166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass179,741 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    179,741 miles
    Test number
    315874887030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass178,498 miles (+2,908)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    178,498 miles
    Test number
    238965480139
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass175,590 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    175,590 miles
    Test number
    954705454379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    174,101 miles
    Test number
    867784520540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail174,101 miles (+3,191)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,101 miles
    Test number
    326617642979
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass170,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    170,910 miles
    Test number
    682008501611
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limit

  10. Fail170,910 miles (+5,232)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,910 miles
    Test number
    778657693516
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limit

  11. Pass165,678 miles (+5,496)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    165,678 miles
    Test number
    447953060644
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished.
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside and rear of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs lipped on edges.
    • AdvisoryLift in both front lower ball joints.
    • AdvisoryMovement in both front anti roll bar D bushes.
    • AdvisoryMovement in both front lower suspension arm bushes.
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads starting to wear low.
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to separate.

  12. Pass160,182 miles (+15,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    160,182 miles
    Test number
    847263915001
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges.

  13. Fail144,902 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,902 miles
    Test number
    109264614496
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre.
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate.
    • NoteSlight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes.
    • NoteSmall split in offside front lower ball joint gaiter.

  14. Pass144,902 miles (+14,865)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    144,902 miles
    Test number
    715174514014
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre.
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate.
    • NoteSlight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes.
    • NoteSmall split in offside front lower ball joint gaiter.

  15. Pass130,037 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    130,037 miles
    Test number
    487155813079
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges.
    • NoteNearside front brake hose perished.
    • NotePlay in both front anti-roll bar links.
    • NoteRear door handle damaged.
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate.
    • NoteSmall splits in offside front lower ball joint gaiter and anti-roll bar link gaiter.

  16. Fail130,037 miles (+15,309)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,037 miles
    Test number
    658625513041
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt slightly frayed on edges.
    • NoteNearside front brake hose perished.
    • NotePlay in both front anti-roll bar links.
    • NoteRear door handle damaged.
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate.
    • NoteSmall splits in offside front lower ball joint gaiter and anti-roll bar link gaiter.

  17. Pass114,728 miles (+23,130)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    114,728 miles
    Test number
    809527912056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,598 miles (+15,710)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    91,598 miles
    Test number
    725421011038
    • NoteSlight movement in offside front anti-roll bar link

  19. Pass75,888 miles (+10,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    75,888 miles
    Test number
    834079749300
    • NoteDamage to rear of vehicle

  20. Pass65,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,415 miles
    Test number
    472982758468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 TKN

Does T55 TKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 TKN is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 TKN?
The MOT on T55 TKN is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 TKN done?
T55 TKN was recorded at 190,846 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,278 miles a year.
Has T55 TKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 TKN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on T55 TKN 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 TKN find?
T55 TKN passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 1 more.

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