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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T655 BBWMOT history

T655 BBW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 176,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
176,814 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T655 BBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T655 BBW was last recorded at 176,814 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2017: 119,505 miles, lower than 119,506 miles on 14 Feb 2017.

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
176,805 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,814 miles
  • 2025 – 168,411 miles
  • 2024 – 160,311 miles
  • 2023 – 153,049 miles
  • 2022 – 148,562 miles
  • 2021 – 145,740 miles
  • 2020 – 132,286 miles
  • 2019 – 126,694 miles
  • 2018 – 120,026 miles
  • 2017 – 119,505 miles
  • 2016 – 118,931 miles
  • 2015 – 117,528 miles
  • 2014 – 114,330 miles
  • 2013 – 108,734 miles
  • 2012 – 100,842 miles
  • 2011 – 95,447 miles
  • 2010 – 90,042 miles
  • 2008 – 78,263 miles
  • 2007 – 70,862 miles
  • 2006 – 64,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,814 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,814 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    176,814 miles
    Test number
    504920529468
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail176,805 miles (+8,394)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,805 miles
    Test number
    790815644523
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass168,411 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,411 miles
    Test number
    759285206165
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail168,403 miles (+8,092)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,403 miles
    Test number
    626292874138
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass160,311 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    160,311 miles
    Test number
    562877341285
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail160,300 miles (+7,251)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,300 miles
    Test number
    178584307988
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure movement in hole (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass153,049 miles (+4,487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,049 miles
    Test number
    890440602315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing
  8. Pass148,562 miles (+2,822)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,562 miles
    Test number
    514070568781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass145,740 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    145,740 miles
    Test number
    236146630025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail145,708 miles (+13,422)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,708 miles
    Test number
    280625425046
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass132,286 miles (+16)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,286 miles
    Test number
    627885448536
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Fail132,270 miles (+5,576)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,270 miles
    Test number
    842136518248
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass126,694 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,694 miles
    Test number
    129977551202
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail126,694 miles (+6,668)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,694 miles
    Test number
    803209974787
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass120,026 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,026 miles
    Test number
    862036963614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,505 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    119,505 miles
    Test number
    372940956667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,506 miles (+575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,506 miles
    Test number
    539334077232
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass118,931 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    118,931 miles
    Test number
    145779303865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  19. Fail118,924 miles (+1,396)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,924 miles
    Test number
    637398743769
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished in side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished in sidewalls
  20. Pass117,528 miles (+3,198)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,528 miles
    Test number
    238854245094
    • NoteBoth rr.tyres perishing on sidewalls (Recommend replace)
  21. Pass114,330 miles (+5,596)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,330 miles
    Test number
    775065254001
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  22. Pass108,734 miles (+7,892)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    108,734 miles
    Test number
    699226443007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,842 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,842 miles
    Test number
    889668752061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a cut in side wall not showing cords
  24. Fail100,842 miles (+5,395)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,842 miles
    Test number
    195128052007
    • FailureOffside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a cut in side wall not showing cords
  25. Pass95,447 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,447 miles
    Test number
    789799051087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass90,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    90,042 miles
    Test number
    492347850079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail90,042 miles (+11,779)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,042 miles
    Test number
    844287350029
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  28. Pass78,263 miles (+7,401)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    831778998167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass70,862 miles (+6,598)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,862 miles
    Test number
    432897587173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass64,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,264 miles
    Test number
    423327486135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T655 BBW

Does T655 BBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T655 BBW is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T655 BBW?
The MOT on T655 BBW is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T655 BBW done?
T655 BBW was recorded at 176,814 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,713 miles a year.
Has T655 BBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T655 BBW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T655 BBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T655 BBW find?
T655 BBW passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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