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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T55 VLCMOT history

T55 VLC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
155,526 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 VLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 VLC was last recorded at 155,526 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 3,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,939 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,587 miles
Average per year
6,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,526 miles
  • 2025 – 151,939 miles
  • 2024 – 148,712 miles
  • 2023 – 142,555 miles
  • 2022 – 136,544 miles
  • 2021 – 132,689 miles
  • 2020 – 129,580 miles
  • 2019 – 126,448 miles
  • 2018 – 116,009 miles
  • 2017 – 113,451 miles
  • 2016 – 110,635 miles
  • 2015 – 107,928 miles
  • 2011 – 96,465 miles
  • 2010 – 73,704 miles
  • 2009 – 54,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,526 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front cv joint noise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,526 miles (+3,587)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    155,526 miles
    Test number
    136149132345
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass151,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    151,939 miles
    Test number
    125747088730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,939 miles (+3,227)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,939 miles
    Test number
    325837849678
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,712 miles (+85)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    148,712 miles
    Test number
    911280490871
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box delaminating.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail148,627 miles (+6,072)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,627 miles
    Test number
    938749785303
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass142,555 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,555 miles
    Test number
    107064331836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,380 miles (+5,836)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,380 miles
    Test number
    903662040415
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,544 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,544 miles
    Test number
    793614112279
    • AdvisoryFront cv joint noise
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Fail136,544 miles (+3,855)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,544 miles
    Test number
    370545565459
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront cv joint noise
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass132,689 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,689 miles
    Test number
    883819943838
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail132,657 miles (+3,077)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,657 miles
    Test number
    304013105683
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass129,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,580 miles
    Test number
    868030920389
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deterioated

  13. Fail129,580 miles (+3,132)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,580 miles
    Test number
    237222280169
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deterioated

  14. Pass126,448 miles (+10,439)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,448 miles
    Test number
    760998527418
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated/corroded

  15. Pass116,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,009 miles
    Test number
    235145799548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,009 miles (+2,558)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,009 miles
    Test number
    613078490938
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass113,451 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,451 miles
    Test number
    243348454603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail113,385 miles (+2,750)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,385 miles
    Test number
    356982125142
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass110,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,635 miles
    Test number
    662046994820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail110,635 miles (+2,707)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,635 miles
    Test number
    917695609811
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass107,928 miles (+11,463)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,928 miles
    Test number
    817019885003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,465 miles (+22,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,465 miles
    Test number
    125334991210
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass73,704 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    110258060270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCheck light on & flashing
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  24. Fail73,704 miles (+19,388)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    954398860277
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCheck light on & flashing
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  25. Fail54,316 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,316 miles
    Test number
    382237339226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  26. Pass54,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,316 miles
    Test number
    691107339210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 VLC

Does T55 VLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 VLC is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 VLC?
The MOT on T55 VLC is valid until 9 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 VLC done?
T55 VLC was recorded at 155,526 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 6,091 miles a year.
Has T55 VLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 VLC has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 VLC 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 VLC find?
T55 VLC passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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