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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T55 VWTMOT history

T55 VWT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 84,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,617 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 VWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 VWT was last recorded at 84,617 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 4,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,945 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,672 miles
Average per year
3,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,617 miles
  • 2025 – 79,945 miles
  • 2024 – 77,743 miles
  • 2023 – 74,175 miles
  • 2021 – 71,678 miles
  • 2020 – 67,074 miles
  • 2019 – 63,441 miles
  • 2018 – 58,033 miles
  • 2017 – 54,552 miles
  • 2015 – 51,798 miles
  • 2014 – 43,814 miles
  • 2013 – 37,178 miles
  • 2012 – 30,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,617 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,617 miles (+4,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,617 miles
    Test number
    129836687945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass79,945 miles (+2,202)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,945 miles
    Test number
    412845277604
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass77,743 miles (+3,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,743 miles
    Test number
    114294830545
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass74,175 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    74,175 miles
    Test number
    549442953184
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail74,173 miles (+31)3 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,173 miles
    Test number
    838714981962
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail74,142 miles (+2,464)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,142 miles
    Test number
    101201485826
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass71,678 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,678 miles
    Test number
    208092957547
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail71,678 miles (+4,604)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,678 miles
    Test number
    598997657940
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass67,074 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,074 miles
    Test number
    202197999835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,441 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,441 miles
    Test number
    502791742629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,033 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,033 miles
    Test number
    504822214749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,552 miles (+2,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,552 miles
    Test number
    288094168910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass51,798 miles (+7,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,798 miles
    Test number
    103849381832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass43,814 miles (+6,636)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,814 miles
    Test number
    597385684119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,178 miles
    Test number
    296891353178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,178 miles (+6,635)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,178 miles
    Test number
    629921653188
    • Repaired at testRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  17. Pass30,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,543 miles
    Test number
    419433652164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 VWT

Does T55 VWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 VWT is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 VWT?
The MOT on T55 VWT is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 VWT done?
T55 VWT was recorded at 84,617 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,835 miles a year.
Has T55 VWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 VWT has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T55 VWT 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 VWT find?
T55 VWT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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