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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T55 WLXMOT history

T55 WLX is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2026
Mileage
166,634 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 WLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T55 WLX was last recorded at 166,634 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,754 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
880 miles
Average per year
7,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,634 miles
  • 2025 – 165,754 miles
  • 2024 – 165,640 miles
  • 2023 – 165,170 miles
  • 2022 – 164,578 miles
  • 2021 – 163,464 miles
  • 2020 – 162,988 miles
  • 2019 – 161,140 miles
  • 2018 – 160,125 miles
  • 2017 – 156,310 miles
  • 2016 – 147,644 miles
  • 2015 – 138,318 miles
  • 2014 – 118,726 miles
  • 2013 – 101,588 miles
  • 2012 – 90,034 miles
  • 2011 – 70,481 miles
  • 2010 – 57,859 miles
  • 2009 – 43,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,634 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes blistered (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack mountsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Centre silencer corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,634 miles (+880)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,634 miles
    Test number
    443237043879
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes blistered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack mounts

  2. Pass165,754 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    165,754 miles
    Test number
    110435730839
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonchipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack mounts

  3. Fail165,752 miles (+112)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,752 miles
    Test number
    318594786263
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonchipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack mounts

  4. Pass165,640 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    165,640 miles
    Test number
    444306109904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass165,170 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    165,170 miles
    Test number
    155744484523
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail165,170 miles (+592)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,170 miles
    Test number
    491103874742
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass164,578 miles (+1,114)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    164,578 miles
    Test number
    983277837024
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  8. Pass163,464 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    163,464 miles
    Test number
    292719395014
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty

  9. Fail163,464 miles (+476)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,464 miles
    Test number
    733648269833
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty

  10. Pass162,988 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    162,988 miles
    Test number
    331887035857
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension bearing slightly stiff
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension bearing slightly stiff
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail162,988 miles (+1,848)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,988 miles
    Test number
    893625522093
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension bearing slightly stiff
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension bearing slightly stiff
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass161,140 miles (+1,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,140 miles
    Test number
    219598830571
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencer corroded

  13. Pass160,125 miles (+3,815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    160,125 miles
    Test number
    257670264067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass156,310 miles (+8,666)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    156,310 miles
    Test number
    365053748157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded

  15. Pass147,644 miles (+2)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    147,644 miles
    Test number
    803461330068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded

  16. Fail147,642 miles (+9,324)1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,642 miles
    Test number
    211824838894
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded

  17. Pass138,318 miles (+19,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    138,318 miles
    Test number
    305350682305
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer slightly corroded

  18. Pass118,726 miles (+17,138)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    118,726 miles
    Test number
    695088304386
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exaust cover

  19. Pass101,588 miles (+11,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,588 miles
    Test number
    609524523369
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass90,034 miles (+19,553)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,034 miles
    Test number
    619640922300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,481 miles
    Test number
    279346501326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,481 miles (+12,622)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,481 miles
    Test number
    889356801312
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass57,859 miles (+14,856)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,859 miles
    Test number
    120058000310
    • NoteOffside mirror crack .

  24. Pass43,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,003 miles
    Test number
    201183629381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 WLX

Does T55 WLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 WLX expired on 18 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 WLX?
The MOT on T55 WLX expired on 18 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 WLX done?
T55 WLX was recorded at 166,634 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 7,323 miles a year.
Has T55 WLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 WLX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 WLX 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 WLX find?
T55 WLX failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps, and 2 more.

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