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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

L55 BCUMOT history

L55 BCU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 223,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

L55 BCU silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
223,887 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 BCU
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
15 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 BCU was last recorded at 223,887 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 9,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,289 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,598 miles
Average per year
7,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,887 miles
  • 2025 – 214,289 miles
  • 2024 – 205,377 miles
  • 2023 – 196,895 miles
  • 2021 – 187,438 miles
  • 2020 – 179,943 miles
  • 2019 – 176,423 miles
  • 2018 – 166,111 miles
  • 2017 – 158,203 miles
  • 2016 – 150,446 miles
  • 2015 – 144,228 miles
  • 2014 – 135,928 miles
  • 2013 – 128,064 miles
  • 2012 – 120,752 miles
  • 2011 – 113,062 miles
  • 2010 – 107,357 miles
  • 2009 – 97,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,887 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box deteriorated

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Running light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,887 miles (+9,598)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    223,887 miles
    Test number
    713830093790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box deteriorated

  2. Pass214,289 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    214,289 miles
    Test number
    429132952500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail214,272 miles (+8,895)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,272 miles
    Test number
    674175224370
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass205,377 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    205,377 miles
    Test number
    872410747662
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail205,369 miles (+8,474)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,369 miles
    Test number
    833824705675
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass196,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    196,895 miles
    Test number
    514262929804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nsf cv boot insecure leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail196,895 miles (+9,457)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,895 miles
    Test number
    728459223086
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nsf cv boot insecure leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass187,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    187,438 miles
    Test number
    921858425426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail187,438 miles (+7,495)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,438 miles
    Test number
    268713366981
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass179,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    179,943 miles
    Test number
    722719706405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/Front Door Check Strap Broken
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Outer Cover In Poor Condition

  11. Fail179,943 miles (+3,520)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,943 miles
    Test number
    385076038008
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet Safety Catch Seized
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/Front Door Check Strap Broken
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Outer Cover In Poor Condition

  12. Pass176,423 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    176,423 miles
    Test number
    900252722351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  13. Fail173,642 miles (+56)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,642 miles
    Test number
    531068387670
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  14. Fail173,586 miles (+7,475)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,586 miles
    Test number
    730202249618
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass166,111 miles (+7,908)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    166,111 miles
    Test number
    977387092598
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  16. Pass158,203 miles (+7,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    158,203 miles
    Test number
    866652908606
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass150,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    150,446 miles
    Test number
    244453233132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail150,446 miles (+6,218)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,446 miles
    Test number
    644254416523
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre feathered on both edges

  19. Pass144,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    144,228 miles
    Test number
    385784369672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail144,228 miles (+8,300)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,228 miles
    Test number
    864638089800
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass135,928 miles (+7,864)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,928 miles
    Test number
    455183684219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass128,064 miles (+7,312)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    128,064 miles
    Test number
    339474483230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass120,752 miles (+91)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    120,752 miles
    Test number
    859286982294
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear brake discs scored

  24. Fail120,661 miles (+7,599)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,661 miles
    Test number
    877154982229
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear brake discs scored

  25. Pass113,062 miles (+5,705)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    113,062 miles
    Test number
    627839371251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass107,357 miles (+10,196)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    107,357 miles
    Test number
    591810880222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass97,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,161 miles
    Test number
    170668119225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 BCU

Does L55 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 BCU is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 BCU?
The MOT on L55 BCU is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 BCU done?
L55 BCU was recorded at 223,887 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 7,696 miles a year.
Has L55 BCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 BCU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 BCU 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 L55 BCU find?
L55 BCU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front daytime running light not working; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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