
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T55 VDCMOT history
T55 VDC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 320,539 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 320,539 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 18 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 13,390 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 VDC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 VDC was last recorded at 320,539 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Oct 2015: 273,738 miles, lower than 325,773 miles on 23 Oct 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 317,852 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,687 miles
- Average per year
- 13,390 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 320,539 miles
- 2025 – 317,852 miles
- 2024 – 305,282 miles
- 2023 – 299,698 miles
- 2022 – 298,000 miles
- 2021 – 292,816 miles
- 2020 – 292,032 miles
- 2019 – 287,293 miles
- 2018 – 283,871 miles
- 2016 – 277,716 miles
- 2015 – 273,738 miles
- 2014 – 258,457 miles
- 2013 – 250,101 miles
- 2012 – 249,912 miles
- 2011 – 230,825 miles
- 2010 – 190,951 miles
- 2009 – 152,769 miles
- 2008 – 112,358 miles
- 2007 – 72,648 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced iner sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySurface rust on underside\suspention components
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014
Under trays fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
32 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass320,539 miles (+2,687)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 320,539 miles
- Test number
- 761482286411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced iner sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust on underside\suspention components
Pass317,852 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 317,852 miles
- Test number
- 512258934010
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail317,851 miles (+12,569)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 317,851 miles
- Test number
- 616087685230
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass305,282 miles (+5,584)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 305,282 miles
- Test number
- 848219594439
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to over tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass299,698 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 299,698 miles
- Test number
- 182923813807
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail299,698 miles (+1,698)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 299,698 miles
- Test number
- 779711280761
- DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass298,000 miles (+5,184)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 298,000 miles
- Test number
- 761526203527
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass292,816 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 292,816 miles
- Test number
- 211163043995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail292,816 miles (+784)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 292,816 miles
- Test number
- 628001269358
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass292,032 miles (+4,739)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 292,032 miles
- Test number
- 707960345517
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass287,293 miles (+141)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 287,293 miles
- Test number
- 795450689621
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive suggest investigate (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield touching system
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail287,152 miles (+3,281)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 287,152 miles
- Test number
- 763250266289
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive suggest investigate (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield touching system
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass283,871 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 283,871 miles
- Test number
- 590379610536
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn inner edge/outer cut
- AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen marked/not in drivers view
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail283,871 miles (+6,155)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 283,871 miles
- Test number
- 449403221610
- FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn inner edge/outer cut
- AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen marked/not in drivers view
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass277,716 miles (+43)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 277,716 miles
- Test number
- 817279752288
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryDampness noted around o/s steering rack boot area
- AdvisoryO/s drive shaft oil seal leaking
- AdvisoryO/s/r panel damage noted
- AdvisoryO/s/r wheel rim repair noted
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section deterioated
Fail277,673 miles (+3,935)6 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,673 miles
- Test number
- 812296796156
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryDampness noted around o/s steering rack boot area
- AdvisoryO/s drive shaft oil seal leaking
- AdvisoryO/s/r panel damage noted
- AdvisoryO/s/r wheel rim repair noted
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section deterioated
Pass273,738 miles (-52,035)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 273,738 miles
- Test number
- 159661755173
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on limit
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly worn
- AdvisoryRear tyres close to limit
- AdvisorySlight play n/s steering rack
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked
Fail325,773 miles (+52,053)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 325,773 miles
- Test number
- 450233285381
- FailureNearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose track rod end (2.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryFront windscreen cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill slighly damaged
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear tyres close to limit bald on shoulders
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
Fail273,720 miles (+15,263)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,720 miles
- Test number
- 675728681002
- FailureNearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose track rod end (2.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront windscreen cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill slighly damaged
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear tyres close to limit bald on shoulders
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
Pass258,457 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 258,457 miles
- Test number
- 286120964138
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail258,457 miles (+8,356)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,457 miles
- Test number
- 107927754189
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass250,101 miles (+189)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 250,101 miles
- Test number
- 559547603095
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail249,912 miles (+19,087)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,912 miles
- Test number
- 348082552313
- FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail230,825 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,825 miles
- Test number
- 328410751360
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass230,825 miles (+39,874)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 230,825 miles
- Test number
- 889240051399
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass190,951 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 190,951 miles
- Test number
- 984314830376
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth sides front inner cv gaitors are split
- NoteN/s/f inner trach rod has slight play
Fail190,951 miles (+38,182)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,951 miles
- Test number
- 492931130420
- FailureFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth sides front inner cv gaitors are split
- NoteN/s/f inner trach rod has slight play
Pass152,769 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 152,769 miles
- Test number
- 971135399210
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail152,769 miles (+40,411)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,769 miles
- Test number
- 584042599257
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass112,358 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 112,358 miles
- Test number
- 393086808348
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail112,358 miles (+39,710)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,358 miles
- Test number
- 110246108308
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass72,648 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 72,648 miles
- Test number
- 752156997276
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Questions about T55 VDC
- Does T55 VDC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 VDC is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 VDC?
- The MOT on T55 VDC is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 VDC done?
- T55 VDC was recorded at 320,539 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 13,390 miles a year.
- Has T55 VDC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 VDC has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T55 VDC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T55 VDC find?
- T55 VDC passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced iner sill jacking point; oil leak, but not excessive; surface rust on underside\suspention components.
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