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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T55 WELMOT history

T55 WEL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 180,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
180,171 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 WEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 WEL was last recorded at 180,171 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,165 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,171 miles
  • 2025 – 172,813 miles
  • 2024 – 170,889 miles
  • 2023 – 168,692 miles
  • 2022 – 166,743 miles
  • 2021 – 161,768 miles
  • 2020 – 158,544 miles
  • 2019 – 157,133 miles
  • 2018 – 148,625 miles
  • 2017 – 139,919 miles
  • 2016 – 130,338 miles
  • 2015 – 117,687 miles
  • 2014 – 105,418 miles
  • 2013 – 89,785 miles
  • 2012 – 78,955 miles
  • 2011 – 68,611 miles
  • 2010 – 57,366 miles
  • 2009 – 48,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,171 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rusty rear suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,171 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    180,171 miles
    Test number
    459096685631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail180,165 miles (+7,352)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,165 miles
    Test number
    792985865919
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass172,813 miles (+1,924)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    172,813 miles
    Test number
    123162723115
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass170,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    170,889 miles
    Test number
    196777040074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRusty rear suspension arms

  5. Fail170,889 miles (+2,197)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,889 miles
    Test number
    490564224712
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRusty rear suspension arms

  6. Pass168,692 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    168,692 miles
    Test number
    598284901262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail168,685 miles (+1,942)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,685 miles
    Test number
    338211625427
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass166,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    166,743 miles
    Test number
    155416217251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail166,743 miles (+4,975)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,743 miles
    Test number
    336396544571
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass161,768 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    161,768 miles
    Test number
    115162991007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail161,753 miles (+3,209)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,753 miles
    Test number
    465574965221
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass158,544 miles (+1,411)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    158,544 miles
    Test number
    209098526915
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear silencer outer skins corroded

  13. Pass157,133 miles (+8,508)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,133 miles
    Test number
    740425339537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  14. Pass148,625 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,625 miles
    Test number
    292241138503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes are corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail148,625 miles (+8,706)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,625 miles
    Test number
    306888216594
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes are corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass139,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,919 miles
    Test number
    364257317169
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  17. Fail139,919 miles (+9,581)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,919 miles
    Test number
    564983074873
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  18. Pass130,338 miles (+172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    130,338 miles
    Test number
    172001194582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail130,166 miles (+12,479)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,166 miles
    Test number
    578394066211
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass117,687 miles (+12,269)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,687 miles
    Test number
    938481765160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,418 miles
    Test number
    775977574132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,418 miles (+15,633)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,418 miles
    Test number
    975407974125
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass89,785 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,785 miles
    Test number
    169972923154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers are smearing slightly

  24. Fail89,785 miles (+10,830)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,785 miles
    Test number
    427002523175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers are smearing slightly

  25. Fail78,955 miles5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,955 miles
    Test number
    829215522129
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass78,955 miles (+10,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,955 miles
    Test number
    989125622156
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass68,611 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,611 miles
    Test number
    746130811139
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  28. Fail68,611 miles (+11,245)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,611 miles
    Test number
    286350911463
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  29. Fail57,366 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,366 miles
    Test number
    211741910459
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted & worn.

  30. Pass57,366 miles (+9,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,366 miles
    Test number
    863581310111
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted & worn.

  31. Pass48,040 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    244294019421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T55 WEL

Does T55 WEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 WEL is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 WEL?
The MOT on T55 WEL is valid until 16 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 WEL done?
T55 WEL was recorded at 180,171 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 7,631 miles a year.
Has T55 WEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 WEL has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 WEL 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 WEL find?
T55 WEL passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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