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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 VLKMOT history

T55 VLK is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 252,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
252,856 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 VLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 VLK was last recorded at 252,856 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,754 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,102 miles
Average per year
11,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 252,856 miles
  • 2025 – 248,754 miles
  • 2024 – 237,126 miles
  • 2023 – 231,073 miles
  • 2022 – 226,250 miles
  • 2021 – 223,428 miles
  • 2020 – 217,901 miles
  • 2019 – 215,814 miles
  • 2018 – 204,639 miles
  • 2017 – 190,910 miles
  • 2016 – 174,982 miles
  • 2015 – 159,720 miles
  • 2014 – 144,795 miles
  • 2013 – 131,477 miles
  • 2012 – 119,187 miles
  • 2011 – 101,091 miles
  • 2010 – 83,652 miles
  • 2009 – 63,754 miles
  • 2008 – 47,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all suspension components

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,856 miles (+4,102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    252,856 miles
    Test number
    931548399245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all suspension components

  2. Pass248,754 miles (+11,628)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    248,754 miles
    Test number
    189598816685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass237,126 miles (+6,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    237,126 miles
    Test number
    146596296868
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes presented greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass231,073 miles (+4,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    231,073 miles
    Test number
    704793028288
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass226,250 miles (+2,822)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    226,250 miles
    Test number
    679397419975
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass223,428 miles (+5,527)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    223,428 miles
    Test number
    733299558281
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass217,901 miles (+2,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    217,901 miles
    Test number
    478790238189
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass215,814 miles (+11,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    215,814 miles
    Test number
    660958573915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass204,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    204,639 miles
    Test number
    287526092937
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail204,639 miles (+13,729)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,639 miles
    Test number
    205708396703
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass190,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    190,910 miles
    Test number
    237693701705
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front arms rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail190,910 miles (+15,928)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,910 miles
    Test number
    719100666082
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front arms rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass174,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    174,982 miles
    Test number
    685792982675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail174,981 miles (+15,261)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,981 miles
    Test number
    603837878996
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass159,720 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    159,720 miles
    Test number
    449371654502
    • AdvisoryCorroded rear exhaust silencer
    • AdvisoryDamage to front windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail159,720 miles (+14,925)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,720 miles
    Test number
    549329407166
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCorroded rear exhaust silencer
    • AdvisoryDamage to front windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass144,795 miles (+13,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    144,795 miles
    Test number
    885239054297
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass131,477 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    131,477 miles
    Test number
    736016963243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  19. Fail131,477 miles (+12,290)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,477 miles
    Test number
    948936463246
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  20. Pass119,187 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    119,187 miles
    Test number
    516643262209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  21. Fail119,187 miles (+18,096)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,187 miles
    Test number
    309363962429
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  22. Pass101,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,091 miles
    Test number
    568522561260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail101,091 miles (+17,439)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,091 miles
    Test number
    535942161293
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass83,652 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,652 miles
    Test number
    704553260299
    • NoteCut in n/s/r tyre

  25. Fail83,652 miles (+19,898)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,652 miles
    Test number
    582033660294
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCut in n/s/r tyre

  26. Fail63,754 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,754 miles
    Test number
    203141969230
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass63,754 miles (+16,676)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,754 miles
    Test number
    541021269226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,078 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,078 miles
    Test number
    391169758432
    • NoteN/s/r number plate light dim
    • NoteRear brakes very worn inner pads
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

Questions about T55 VLK

Does T55 VLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 VLK is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 VLK?
The MOT on T55 VLK is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 VLK done?
T55 VLK was recorded at 252,856 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 11,384 miles a year.
Has T55 VLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 VLK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on T55 VLK 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 VLK find?
T55 VLK passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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