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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T55 XTCMOT history

T55 XTC is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 193,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
193,726 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 XTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 XTC was last recorded at 193,726 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
190,233 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,493 miles
Average per year
7,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,726 miles
  • 2025 – 190,233 miles
  • 2024 – 176,206 miles
  • 2023 – 161,632 miles
  • 2022 – 155,524 miles
  • 2021 – 142,283 miles
  • 2020 – 136,317 miles
  • 2019 – 134,103 miles
  • 2018 – 131,062 miles
  • 2017 – 123,822 miles
  • 2016 – 120,145 miles
  • 2015 – 116,487 miles
  • 2014 – 113,659 miles
  • 2013 – 98,882 miles
  • 2012 – 83,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnable to see front to rear pipes & floor pans due to plastic covers.

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Centre exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,726 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    193,726 miles
    Test number
    411464360102
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see front to rear pipes & floor pans due to plastic covers.

  2. Fail193,726 miles (+3,493)3 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,726 miles
    Test number
    469406860803
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see front to rear pipes & floor pans due to plastic covers.

  3. Pass190,233 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    190,233 miles
    Test number
    550217124513
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to see front to rear pipes & floor pans due to plastic covers

  4. Fail190,233 miles (+14,027)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,233 miles
    Test number
    180678266208
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to see front to rear pipes & floor pans due to plastic covers

  5. Pass176,206 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    176,206 miles
    Test number
    300035100637
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bush. Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail176,206 miles (+14,574)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,206 miles
    Test number
    744838886600
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most bush. Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass161,632 miles (+6,108)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,632 miles
    Test number
    625736168994
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner & outer edges [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded

  8. Pass155,524 miles (+13,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,524 miles
    Test number
    966762789633
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust silencer signs of corrosion

  9. Pass142,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    142,283 miles
    Test number
    257189222073
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail142,244 miles (+5,927)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,244 miles
    Test number
    946248889435
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass136,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    136,317 miles
    Test number
    539990019245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,317 miles (+2,214)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,317 miles
    Test number
    120390694529
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass134,103 miles (+3,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    134,103 miles
    Test number
    924590827257
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes on the arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust box rusty

  14. Pass131,062 miles (+7,240)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    131,062 miles
    Test number
    588085565888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,822 miles (+3,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,822 miles
    Test number
    120539853059
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register

  16. Pass120,145 miles (+3,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,145 miles
    Test number
    386927212071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass116,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    116,487 miles
    Test number
    155345525166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,487 miles (+2,828)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,487 miles
    Test number
    526865325134
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass113,659 miles (+14,777)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    113,659 miles
    Test number
    686079334116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,882 miles (+15,296)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,882 miles
    Test number
    545301053125
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass83,586 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,586 miles
    Test number
    275974442437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers poor.

Questions about T55 XTC

Does T55 XTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 XTC is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 XTC?
The MOT on T55 XTC is valid until 3 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 XTC done?
T55 XTC was recorded at 193,726 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 7,757 miles a year.
Has T55 XTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 XTC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 XTC 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 XTC find?
T55 XTC passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust silencer corroded; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 9 more.

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