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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L55 ESHMOT history

L55 ESH is a white and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L55 ESH white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,449 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 ESH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 ESH was last recorded at 119,449 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,882 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
567 miles
Average per year
5,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,449 miles
  • 2024 – 118,882 miles
  • 2023 – 116,925 miles
  • 2022 – 113,827 miles
  • 2021 – 106,041 miles
  • 2020 – 104,362 miles
  • 2019 – 100,993 miles
  • 2018 – 96,071 miles
  • 2017 – 93,512 miles
  • 2016 – 89,784 miles
  • 2015 – 85,961 miles
  • 2014 – 79,180 miles
  • 2013 – 66,042 miles
  • 2012 – 57,801 miles
  • 2011 – 50,018 miles
  • 2010 – 44,149 miles
  • 2009 – 33,538 miles
  • 2008 – 25,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,449 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,449 miles (+567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,449 miles
    Test number
    678028101298
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass118,882 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,882 miles
    Test number
    697363121381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,925 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,925 miles
    Test number
    266458265181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail116,920 miles (+3,093)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,920 miles
    Test number
    686847531459
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust broken back box no longer attached to centre section of exhaust centre section also excessively corroded with multiple leaks. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass113,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,827 miles
    Test number
    519275207413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,827 miles (+7,786)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,827 miles
    Test number
    241428025842
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass106,041 miles (+1,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,041 miles
    Test number
    875425807891
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,362 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,362 miles
    Test number
    894772794265
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail104,362 miles (+3,369)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,362 miles
    Test number
    712708919194
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass100,993 miles (+4,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,993 miles
    Test number
    588543377466
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass96,071 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,071 miles
    Test number
    836999147369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail96,071 miles (+2,559)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,071 miles
    Test number
    631462046361
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass93,512 miles (+3,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    171740439097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass89,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,784 miles
    Test number
    585538331030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,784 miles (+3,823)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,784 miles
    Test number
    397316186802
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass85,961 miles (+6,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,961 miles
    Test number
    762639627613
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass79,180 miles1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,180 miles
    Test number
    396891234458
    • DangerousVery large fluid leak from undertray spraying the rear of the vehicle.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust backbox corroded.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail79,176 miles (+13,134)1 dangerous5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,176 miles
    Test number
    708191334297
    • DangerousVery large fluid leak from undertray spraying the rear of the vehicle.
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust backbox corroded.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass66,042 miles (+8,241)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,042 miles
    Test number
    705758613224
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteFull under floor guards fitted
    • NoteLed s fiited in front side lights
    • NoteNsf seat belt stalk cover missing
    • NotePassed aim test not set on 0

  20. Pass57,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,801 miles
    Test number
    149523312228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,801 miles (+7,783)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,801 miles
    Test number
    885543412260
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass50,018 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,018 miles
    Test number
    677021211241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,149 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,149 miles
    Test number
    521153700239
    • NoteBoth rear discs corrded and pitted but does not effect the RBT results

  24. Fail44,149 miles (+10,611)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,149 miles
    Test number
    612493800247
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corrded and pitted but does not effect the RBT results

  25. Pass33,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,538 miles
    Test number
    832299689154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,538 miles (+8,479)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,538 miles
    Test number
    133079489152
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Fail25,059 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,059 miles
    Test number
    232277398197
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass25,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,059 miles
    Test number
    992477098100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L55 ESH

Does L55 ESH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 ESH is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 ESH?
The MOT on L55 ESH is valid until 20 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 ESH done?
L55 ESH was recorded at 119,449 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,388 miles a year.
Has L55 ESH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 ESH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 ESH 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 ESH find?
L55 ESH passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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