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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T55 VLAMOT history

T55 VLA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 143,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
143,405 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 VLA
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
17 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 VLA was last recorded at 143,405 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,129 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,276 miles
Average per year
5,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,405 miles
  • 2025 – 142,129 miles
  • 2022 – 142,127 miles
  • 2018 – 131,330 miles
  • 2017 – 123,221 miles
  • 2016 – 120,416 miles
  • 2015 – 117,645 miles
  • 2014 – 112,526 miles
  • 2013 – 108,144 miles
  • 2012 – 91,792 miles
  • 2011 – 78,422 miles
  • 2010 – 71,107 miles
  • 2009 – 65,506 miles
  • 2008 – 47,662 miles
  • 2007 – 38,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,405 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,405 miles (+1,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    143,405 miles
    Test number
    480946704110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass142,129 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,129 miles
    Test number
    821577020831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass142,127 miles (+10,797)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    142,127 miles
    Test number
    525976930604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass131,330 miles (+8,109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,330 miles
    Test number
    239189521396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting inspection of some components

  5. Pass123,221 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,221 miles
    Test number
    562522291172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,416 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,416 miles
    Test number
    302846668067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,645 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,645 miles
    Test number
    425261965095
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but not leaking.
    • NoteN/S/R tyre scrubbed on edges.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  8. Pass117,645 miles (+5,119)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,645 miles
    Test number
    558331065060
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but not leaking.
    • NoteN/S/R tyre scrubbed on edges.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  9. Pass112,526 miles (+4,382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,526 miles
    Test number
    826966274062
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass108,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    446043863079
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail108,144 miles (+16,352)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    517463063047
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass91,792 miles (+13,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,792 miles
    Test number
    638889672016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass78,422 miles (+7,315)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    195850781046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,107 miles (+5,601)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,107 miles
    Test number
    822096570029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,506 miles (+17,844)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,506 miles
    Test number
    102667279440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,662 miles (+9,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,662 miles
    Test number
    110724278031
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass38,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,454 miles
    Test number
    713705277001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,453 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,453 miles
    Test number
    133265377416
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about T55 VLA

Does T55 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 VLA is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 VLA?
The MOT on T55 VLA is valid until 3 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 VLA done?
T55 VLA was recorded at 143,405 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,524 miles a year.
Has T55 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 VLA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on T55 VLA 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 VLA find?
T55 VLA passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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