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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T55 XJOMOT history

T55 XJO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 197,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
197,504 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 XJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 XJO was last recorded at 197,504 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 2,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2013: 13,589 miles, lower than 127,524 miles on 21 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
195,461 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,043 miles
Average per year
6,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,504 miles
  • 2025 – 195,461 miles
  • 2024 – 191,101 miles
  • 2023 – 184,448 miles
  • 2022 – 182,823 miles
  • 2020 – 182,237 miles
  • 2018 – 173,182 miles
  • 2017 – 164,282 miles
  • 2016 – 160,376 miles
  • 2015 – 150,261 miles
  • 2014 – 142,042 miles
  • 2013 – 135,922 miles
  • 2012 – 127,524 miles
  • 2011 – 123,792 miles
  • 2010 – 117,977 miles
  • 2008 – 116,640 miles
  • 2007 – 85,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,504 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Horn not working properly

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,504 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    197,504 miles
    Test number
    127955211047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,461 miles (+4,360)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    195,461 miles
    Test number
    275327509358
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass191,101 miles (+6,653)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    191,101 miles
    Test number
    318083609622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass184,448 miles (+1,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    184,448 miles
    Test number
    825507269949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass182,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    182,823 miles
    Test number
    350456437948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail182,823 miles (+586)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,823 miles
    Test number
    444659148027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail182,237 miles (+9,055)1 dangerous17 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,237 miles
    Test number
    483915798868
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle missing buckle jammed down inside seat (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened strut top siezed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagg 43% (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth door mirrors taped but still giving view to rear
  8. Pass173,182 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    173,182 miles
    Test number
    175244025040
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake Discs Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail173,179 miles (+8,897)7 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,179 miles
    Test number
    607413554810
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass164,282 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    164,282 miles
    Test number
    694720305309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
  11. Fail164,280 miles (+3,904)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,280 miles
    Test number
    982806876765
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
  12. Pass160,376 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    160,376 miles
    Test number
    370952765655
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays loose
  13. Fail160,365 miles (+10,104)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,365 miles
    Test number
    554251804794
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays loose
  14. Pass150,261 miles (+8,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    150,261 miles
    Test number
    385115705203
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass142,042 miles (+6,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    142,042 miles
    Test number
    256134704202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
  16. Pass135,922 miles (+122,333)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    135,922 miles
    Test number
    306414703240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail13,589 miles (-113,935)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,589 miles
    Test number
    376540303449
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
  18. Pass127,524 miles (+58)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    127,524 miles
    Test number
    915303302215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s mirror damaged
  19. Fail127,466 miles (+50)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,466 miles
    Test number
    376970302267
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s mirror damaged
  20. Fail127,416 miles (+3,624)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,416 miles
    Test number
    945256562181
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNearside mirror insecure
  21. Pass123,792 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    123,792 miles
    Test number
    679020261140
    • NoteBoth mirror glasses insecure
    • NoteNearside front brake disc badly pitted and corroded
  22. Fail123,787 miles (+5,810)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,787 miles
    Test number
    226551651160
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureCoil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCoil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth mirror glasses insecure
    • NoteNearside front brake disc badly pitted and corroded
  23. Pass117,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    117,977 miles
    Test number
    820715640155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail117,977 miles (+1,337)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,977 miles
    Test number
    261834040473
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  25. Pass116,640 miles (+31,570)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    116,640 miles
    Test number
    160538888212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass85,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    85,070 miles
    Test number
    834767237278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 XJO

Does T55 XJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 XJO is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 XJO?
The MOT on T55 XJO is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 XJO done?
T55 XJO was recorded at 197,504 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 6,037 miles a year.
Has T55 XJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 XJO has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T55 XJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 XJO find?
T55 XJO passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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