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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T55 WAEMOT history

T55 WAE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 240,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
240,404 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 WAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 WAE was last recorded at 240,404 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,400 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,404 miles
  • 2025 – 235,673 miles
  • 2024 – 231,596 miles
  • 2023 – 228,447 miles
  • 2022 – 226,297 miles
  • 2021 – 226,271 miles
  • 2020 – 226,271 miles
  • 2019 – 223,763 miles
  • 2018 – 210,894 miles
  • 2017 – 194,574 miles
  • 2016 – 188,496 miles
  • 2015 – 178,695 miles
  • 2014 – 167,814 miles
  • 2013 – 152,482 miles
  • 2012 – 133,621 miles
  • 2011 – 113,627 miles
  • 2010 – 94,446 miles
  • 2009 – 78,279 miles
  • 2008 – 63,649 miles
  • 2007 – 49,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,404 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,404 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    240,404 miles
    Test number
    870016520360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail240,400 miles (+4,727)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,400 miles
    Test number
    181260747857
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass235,673 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    235,673 miles
    Test number
    692387124596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass231,596 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    231,596 miles
    Test number
    513184937627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass228,447 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    228,447 miles
    Test number
    604473732497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass226,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    226,297 miles
    Test number
    723358819716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail226,297 miles (+26)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,297 miles
    Test number
    815637324120
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass226,271 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    226,271 miles
    Test number
    265117474454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust wearing

  9. Fail226,271 miles (+2,508)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,271 miles
    Test number
    123500637883
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed wont open from out side (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass223,763 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    223,763 miles
    Test number
    880345986270
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail223,763 miles (+12,869)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,763 miles
    Test number
    575608662065
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass210,894 miles (+16,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    210,894 miles
    Test number
    960934407433
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front wishbone back bushes (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass194,574 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    194,574 miles
    Test number
    575860493188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail194,574 miles (+6,078)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,574 miles
    Test number
    354952102278
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass188,496 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    188,496 miles
    Test number
    469989364891
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in steering rack inner joints

  16. Fail188,496 miles (+9,801)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,496 miles
    Test number
    593201182942
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in steering rack inner joints

  17. Pass178,695 miles (+5)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    178,695 miles
    Test number
    755016935199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteRear exhaust back box deteriorated

  18. Fail178,690 miles (+10,876)1 dangerous4 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,690 miles
    Test number
    277105735405
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteRear exhaust back box deteriorated

  19. Pass167,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    167,814 miles
    Test number
    167600354185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Fail167,814 miles (+15,332)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,814 miles
    Test number
    689639644100
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  21. Pass152,482 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    152,482 miles
    Test number
    679334033150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail152,482 miles (+18,861)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,482 miles
    Test number
    567053733180
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass133,621 miles (+1)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    133,621 miles
    Test number
    725980232170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront Anti-Roll Bar collars cracked
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  24. Fail133,620 miles (+19,993)1 failure7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,620 miles
    Test number
    469769222142
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront Anti-Roll Bar collars cracked
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  25. Pass113,627 miles (+19,181)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    113,627 miles
    Test number
    187670431193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront Anti-Roll Bar locating collars cracked (Anti-Roll Bar secure)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  26. Pass94,446 miles (+16,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    94,446 miles
    Test number
    250470440406
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass78,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,279 miles
    Test number
    523712049135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail78,279 miles (+14,630)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,279 miles
    Test number
    920822349157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass63,649 miles (+14,448)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,649 miles
    Test number
    801492248147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,201 miles
    Test number
    241620537433
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T55 WAE

Does T55 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 WAE is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 WAE?
The MOT on T55 WAE is valid until 17 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 WAE done?
T55 WAE was recorded at 240,404 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 9,920 miles a year.
Has T55 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 WAE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 WAE 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 WAE find?
T55 WAE passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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