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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T55 VKGMOT history

T55 VKG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
170,589 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 VKG
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
4 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 VKG was last recorded at 170,589 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 3,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,240 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,349 miles
Average per year
6,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,589 miles
  • 2024 – 167,240 miles
  • 2023 – 164,104 miles
  • 2022 – 159,866 miles
  • 2021 – 155,377 miles
  • 2019 – 149,662 miles
  • 2017 – 139,074 miles
  • 2016 – 129,917 miles
  • 2015 – 119,897 miles
  • 2014 – 110,625 miles
  • 2013 – 96,420 miles
  • 2012 – 89,007 miles
  • 2011 – 79,459 miles
  • 2010 – 71,068 miles
  • 2008 – 59,062 miles
  • 2007 – 47,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,589 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,589 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    170,589 miles
    Test number
    822539257874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,240 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    167,240 miles
    Test number
    615329938181
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

  3. Fail167,235 miles (+3,131)1 dangerous2 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,235 miles
    Test number
    134412610840
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass164,104 miles (+4,238)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    164,104 miles
    Test number
    494766056007
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass159,866 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,866 miles
    Test number
    133380544740
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail159,866 miles (+4,489)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,866 miles
    Test number
    289820684540
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass155,377 miles (+5,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,377 miles
    Test number
    158641685974
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mid box very rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass149,662 miles (+10,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,662 miles
    Test number
    282706129690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing rotted (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres worn out of shape on inside edges

  9. Pass139,074 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    139,074 miles
    Test number
    189033093297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre outer sidewalls have superficial damage
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  10. Fail139,074 miles (+9,157)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,074 miles
    Test number
    805781294907
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre outer sidewalls have superficial damage
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  11. Pass129,917 miles (+10,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,917 miles
    Test number
    527388793376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass119,897 miles (+9,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,897 miles
    Test number
    918149335162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass110,625 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,625 miles
    Test number
    775140934165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear coil spring seats are deteriorated

  14. Fail110,625 miles (+14,205)3 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,625 miles
    Test number
    918450034165
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre has damage to sidewall close to ply

  15. Pass96,420 miles (+7,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,420 miles
    Test number
    629091713055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass89,007 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,007 miles
    Test number
    688306612079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail88,981 miles (+9,522)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,981 miles
    Test number
    175613012459
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass79,459 miles (+8,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,459 miles
    Test number
    746213811049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass71,068 miles (+44)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    71,068 miles
    Test number
    610257200034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteDamage to outer sidewalls of both nearside tyres
    • NoteOffside electronic headlight adjustment operating by itself

  20. Fail71,024 miles (+11,962)3 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,024 miles
    Test number
    554544800098
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • DangerousWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteDamage to outer sidewalls of both nearside tyres

  21. Pass59,062 miles (+11,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,062 miles
    Test number
    872921828287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass47,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,292 miles
    Test number
    214704717472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T55 VKG

Does T55 VKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 VKG is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 VKG?
The MOT on T55 VKG is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 VKG done?
T55 VKG was recorded at 170,589 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 6,679 miles a year.
Has T55 VKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 VKG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 VKG 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 VKG find?
T55 VKG passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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