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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T55 VRFMOT history

T55 VRF is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 177,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
177,995 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 VRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 VRF was last recorded at 177,995 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 5,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,049 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,946 miles
Average per year
8,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,995 miles
  • 2025 – 172,049 miles
  • 2024 – 165,805 miles
  • 2023 – 159,846 miles
  • 2022 – 153,798 miles
  • 2021 – 148,071 miles
  • 2020 – 140,642 miles
  • 2019 – 128,433 miles
  • 2017 – 106,234 miles
  • 2016 – 98,969 miles
  • 2015 – 89,379 miles
  • 2014 – 82,982 miles
  • 2013 – 72,996 miles
  • 2012 – 62,839 miles
  • 2011 – 52,675 miles
  • 2010 – 42,725 miles
  • 2009 – 31,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,995 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Center stop lamp inoperative

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,995 miles (+5,946)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    177,995 miles
    Test number
    390403941119
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,049 miles (+6,244)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    172,049 miles
    Test number
    460155059687
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter stop lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass165,805 miles (+5,959)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    165,805 miles
    Test number
    502874236797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCenter stop lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Pass159,846 miles (+6,048)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    159,846 miles
    Test number
    535816784746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter stop lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Pass153,798 miles (+5,727)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    153,798 miles
    Test number
    819763093277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,071 miles (+7,429)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,071 miles
    Test number
    999284453085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,642 miles (+12,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    140,642 miles
    Test number
    748862116775
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes outer layers deteriorated

  8. Pass128,433 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,433 miles
    Test number
    690645013338
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail128,417 miles (+22,183)6 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,417 miles
    Test number
    513874066767
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,234 miles (+7,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,234 miles
    Test number
    382267593102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass98,969 miles (+9,590)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,969 miles
    Test number
    696604829378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,379 miles
    Test number
    777437945124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,379 miles (+6,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,379 miles
    Test number
    456491045154
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass82,982 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,982 miles
    Test number
    455552944177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut in tread to cords approx 8mm long

  15. Fail82,982 miles (+9,986)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,982 miles
    Test number
    918722544154
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut in tread to cords approx 8mm long

  16. Pass72,996 miles (+10,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,996 miles
    Test number
    347633933122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass62,839 miles (+10,164)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,839 miles
    Test number
    546128112116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,675 miles (+9,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,675 miles
    Test number
    388706211132
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass42,725 miles (+10,791)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,725 miles
    Test number
    614684620188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,934 miles
    Test number
    654638219161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 VRF

Does T55 VRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 VRF is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 VRF?
The MOT on T55 VRF is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 VRF done?
T55 VRF was recorded at 177,995 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 8,445 miles a year.
Has T55 VRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 VRF has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T55 VRF 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 VRF find?
T55 VRF passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central front lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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