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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T55 VDBMOT history

T55 VDB is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
165,412 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 VDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 VDB was last recorded at 165,412 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 3,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,014 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,398 miles
Average per year
9,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,412 miles
  • 2025 – 162,014 miles
  • 2024 – 157,304 miles
  • 2023 – 153,969 miles
  • 2022 – 150,461 miles
  • 2020 – 144,323 miles
  • 2019 – 140,004 miles
  • 2017 – 114,609 miles
  • 2016 – 85,612 miles
  • 2015 – 59,462 miles
  • 2014 – 50,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,412 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,412 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    165,412 miles
    Test number
    465047070911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,014 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,014 miles
    Test number
    451487594414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail162,009 miles (+4,705)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,009 miles
    Test number
    536984003574
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,304 miles
    Test number
    156358765260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail157,304 miles (+3,335)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,304 miles
    Test number
    618016837985
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass153,969 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,969 miles
    Test number
    381796139311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,461 miles
    Test number
    780570852145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail150,461 miles (+6,138)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,461 miles
    Test number
    360764484356
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass144,323 miles (+4,319)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,323 miles
    Test number
    886742961270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,004 miles (+4,506)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,004 miles
    Test number
    431400088497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,498 miles
    Test number
    379438301345
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Fail135,494 miles (+20,885)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,494 miles
    Test number
    370955754560
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass114,609 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,609 miles
    Test number
    889700485931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail114,599 miles (+28,987)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,599 miles
    Test number
    407770215904
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass85,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,612 miles
    Test number
    841527547568
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

  16. Fail85,611 miles (+26,149)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,611 miles
    Test number
    264860001296
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

  17. Pass59,462 miles (+8,568)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,462 miles
    Test number
    505402035130
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSeveral small stonechips to windscreen

  18. Fail50,894 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,894 miles
    Test number
    179117454137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass50,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,894 miles
    Test number
    538507654115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 VDB

Does T55 VDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 VDB is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 VDB?
The MOT on T55 VDB is valid until 28 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 VDB done?
T55 VDB was recorded at 165,412 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 9,837 miles a year.
Has T55 VDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 VDB has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 VDB 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 VDB find?
T55 VDB passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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