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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T55 YLOMOT history

T55 YLO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 262,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
262,140 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 YLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 YLO was last recorded at 262,140 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 6,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,280 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,860 miles
Average per year
9,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 262,140 miles
  • 2025 – 255,280 miles
  • 2024 – 246,910 miles
  • 2023 – 241,625 miles
  • 2022 – 236,298 miles
  • 2021 – 225,128 miles
  • 2020 – 216,127 miles
  • 2019 – 205,687 miles
  • 2018 – 197,718 miles
  • 2017 – 192,090 miles
  • 2016 – 183,370 miles
  • 2015 – 172,808 miles
  • 2014 – 159,666 miles
  • 2013 – 146,620 miles
  • 2012 – 136,338 miles
  • 2011 – 125,931 miles
  • 2010 – 112,466 miles
  • 2009 – 95,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass262,140 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass262,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    262,140 miles
    Test number
    863744370464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail262,140 miles (+6,860)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,140 miles
    Test number
    541580101601
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass255,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    255,280 miles
    Test number
    486015741222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail255,277 miles (+8,367)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,277 miles
    Test number
    445594981605
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  5. Pass246,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    246,910 miles
    Test number
    550699204479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail246,908 miles (+5,283)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,908 miles
    Test number
    305118707651
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass241,625 miles (+5,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    241,625 miles
    Test number
    641683468345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass236,298 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    236,298 miles
    Test number
    643463658050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail236,297 miles (+11,169)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,297 miles
    Test number
    282426949370
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass225,128 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    225,128 miles
    Test number
    943584544585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher frozen
  11. Fail225,128 miles (+9,001)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,128 miles
    Test number
    874280533547
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher frozen
  12. Pass216,127 miles (+10,440)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    216,127 miles
    Test number
    646716026305
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass205,687 miles (+7,969)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    205,687 miles
    Test number
    251234176283
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass197,718 miles (+5,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    197,718 miles
    Test number
    646491277206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass192,090 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    192,090 miles
    Test number
    396089123942
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail192,088 miles (+8,718)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,088 miles
    Test number
    482827971141
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass183,370 miles (+10,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    183,370 miles
    Test number
    469378945876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  18. Pass172,808 miles (+13,142)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    172,808 miles
    Test number
    316344745074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass159,666 miles (+13,046)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    159,666 miles
    Test number
    589624644011
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear exhaust box
  20. Pass146,620 miles (+10,282)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    146,620 miles
    Test number
    265108433044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass136,338 miles (+10,407)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    136,338 miles
    Test number
    915827532093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass125,931 miles (+13,465)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    125,931 miles
    Test number
    777772741001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail112,466 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,466 miles
    Test number
    121685330005
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  24. Pass112,466 miles (+16,597)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    112,466 miles
    Test number
    150585830072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    95,869 miles
    Test number
    873964339046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 YLO

Does T55 YLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 YLO is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 YLO?
The MOT on T55 YLO is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 YLO done?
T55 YLO was recorded at 262,140 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 9,756 miles a year.
Has T55 YLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 YLO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 YLO 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 YLO find?
T55 YLO passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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