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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

T56 ABBMOT history

T56 ABB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jul 2014. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 257,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2026
Mileage
257,793 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
19,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 ABB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 ABB was last recorded at 257,793 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,770 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
19,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 257,793 miles
  • 2024 – 250,171 miles
  • 2023 – 241,499 miles
  • 2022 – 227,693 miles
  • 2021 – 210,861 miles
  • 2020 – 188,302 miles
  • 2019 – 165,243 miles
  • 2018 – 131,892 miles
  • 2017 – 101,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,793 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,793 miles (+23)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    257,793 miles
    Test number
    918009783074
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail257,770 miles (+7,599)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,770 miles
    Test number
    153352690556
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass250,171 miles (+8,672)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    250,171 miles
    Test number
    171038847296
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass241,499 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    241,499 miles
    Test number
    990969994493
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail241,494 miles (+13,801)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,494 miles
    Test number
    273017564193
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass227,693 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    227,693 miles
    Test number
    513571237662
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail227,693 miles (+16,832)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,693 miles
    Test number
    223383082674
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top strut mounting bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass210,861 miles (+658)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    210,861 miles
    Test number
    299654159103
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail210,203 miles (+21,901)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,203 miles
    Test number
    340093790359
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass188,302 miles (+23,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    188,302 miles
    Test number
    511948919108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass165,243 miles (+33,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,243 miles
    Test number
    506900201647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass131,892 miles (+30,461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    131,892 miles
    Test number
    792965717243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass101,431 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,431 miles
    Test number
    741344445448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T56 ABB

Does T56 ABB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T56 ABB expired on 9 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T56 ABB?
The MOT on T56 ABB expired on 9 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T56 ABB done?
T56 ABB was recorded at 257,793 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 19,572 miles a year.
Has T56 ABB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 ABB has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T56 ABB 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 T56 ABB find?
T56 ABB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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