
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc
L55 BSNMOT history
L55 BSN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 29 MOT tests, with 165,548 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 165,548 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 15 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 8,754 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 BSN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 3 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 BSN was last recorded at 165,548 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 165,548 miles · 22 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,754 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,548 miles
- 2025 – 160,925 miles
- 2024 – 156,142 miles
- 2023 – 145,669 miles
- 2022 – 133,669 miles
- 2021 – 123,258 miles
- 2020 – 116,850 miles
- 2019 – 104,685 miles
- 2018 – 92,790 miles
- 2017 – 82,306 miles
- 2016 – 75,033 miles
- 2015 – 69,436 miles
- 2014 – 61,458 miles
- 2013 – 52,238 miles
- 2012 – 39,889 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold / flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body component slightly loose camper heater exhaust bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryPossible induction leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 16 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,548 miles2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 165,548 miles
- Test number
- 655187106861
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold / flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body component slightly loose camper heater exhaust bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPossible induction leak
Fail165,548 miles (+4,623)1 dangerous9 major2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,548 miles
- Test number
- 150936429188
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working hi vis stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside 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 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working hi vis stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold / flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body component slightly loose camper heater exhaust bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPossible induction leak
Pass160,925 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 160,925 miles
- Test number
- 841062894673
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail160,924 miles (+4,782)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,924 miles
- Test number
- 746577677567
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm mishaped (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass156,142 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 156,142 miles
- Test number
- 375933308720
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust derioted
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail156,139 miles (+10,470)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,139 miles
- Test number
- 937616693048
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust derioted
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass145,669 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 145,669 miles
- Test number
- 335246051269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,668 miles (+11,999)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,668 miles
- Test number
- 596271358002
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,669 miles (+81)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 133,669 miles
- Test number
- 892609690795
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail133,588 miles (+10,330)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,588 miles
- Test number
- 421162237187
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,258 miles (+6,408)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 123,258 miles
- Test number
- 991762799258
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,850 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 116,850 miles
- Test number
- 242364392157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,850 miles (+12,165)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,850 miles
- Test number
- 122305931231
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,685 miles (+11,895)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 104,685 miles
- Test number
- 696878912756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 92,790 miles
- Test number
- 530740824364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,790 miles (+10,484)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,790 miles
- Test number
- 773853509681
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass82,306 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 82,306 miles
- Test number
- 382599301716
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush play (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush play (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nic in tyre wall
Fail82,306 miles (+7,273)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,306 miles
- Test number
- 273856093407
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush play (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush play (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nic in tyre wall
Pass75,033 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 75,033 miles
- Test number
- 628647220564
- AdvisoryNearside Rear high visual brake light inop
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged
Fail75,033 miles (+5,597)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,033 miles
- Test number
- 507154372129
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear high visual brake light inop
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged
Pass69,436 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 69,436 miles
- Test number
- 846114005142
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail69,436 miles (+4)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,436 miles
- Test number
- 416783605181
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail69,432 miles (+7,974)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,432 miles
- Test number
- 817868375076
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteMIL LAMP ON
Pass61,458 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 61,458 miles
- Test number
- 129195084449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,458 miles (+9,220)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,458 miles
- Test number
- 946824784046
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass52,238 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 52,238 miles
- Test number
- 389007583003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,238 miles (+12,349)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,238 miles
- Test number
- 298926483070
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass39,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 39,889 miles
- Test number
- 706576072071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,889 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,889 miles
- Test number
- 207206372047
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about L55 BSN
- Does L55 BSN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 BSN is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 BSN?
- The MOT on L55 BSN is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 BSN done?
- L55 BSN was recorded at 165,548 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 8,754 miles a year.
- Has L55 BSN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 BSN has failed 14 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L55 BSN 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 BSN find?
- L55 BSN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: offside rear brake hose slightly twisted to caliper; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated, and 11 more.
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