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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L55 LSDMOT history

L55 LSD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 204,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L55 LSD silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
204,755 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 LSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 LSD was last recorded at 204,755 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,747 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
9,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,755 miles
  • 2024 – 202,868 miles
  • 2023 – 201,598 miles
  • 2022 – 196,809 miles
  • 2021 – 190,586 miles
  • 2020 – 188,296 miles
  • 2019 – 185,144 miles
  • 2018 – 181,929 miles
  • 2017 – 179,116 miles
  • 2016 – 170,300 miles
  • 2015 – 153,476 miles
  • 2014 – 135,672 miles
  • 2013 – 117,013 miles
  • 2012 – 96,080 miles
  • 2010 – 64,672 miles
  • 2009 – 53,888 miles
  • 2008 – 42,860 miles
  • 2007 – 32,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,755 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust Rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,755 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    204,755 miles
    Test number
    217638204843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail204,747 miles (+1,879)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,747 miles
    Test number
    449959855307
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar saddle bushes worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has excessive travel.

  3. Pass202,868 miles (+1,270)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    202,868 miles
    Test number
    755806135763
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass201,598 miles (+2,227)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    201,598 miles
    Test number
    526730954904
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass199,371 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    199,371 miles
    Test number
    299968405789
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail199,371 miles (+2,562)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,371 miles
    Test number
    844190270869
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Slightly Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass196,809 miles (+6,223)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    196,809 miles
    Test number
    648820521482
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass190,586 miles (+2,290)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    190,586 miles
    Test number
    167723019666
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass188,296 miles (+3,152)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    188,296 miles
    Test number
    109820238676
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass185,144 miles (+3,215)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    185,144 miles
    Test number
    698869435530
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass181,929 miles (+2,813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    181,929 miles
    Test number
    258837265990
    • AdvisoryBoth the front lower suspension arm rear bushes are becoming weak
    • AdvisoryRear discs and pads are in poor condition
    • AdvisorySmall chip in the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryWear in the offside rear outer anti-roll bar bush

  12. Pass179,116 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    179,116 miles
    Test number
    905484658249
    • AdvisoryBoth the front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming weak
    • AdvisoryChip in the nearside front windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer badly corroded

  13. Fail179,111 miles (+8,811)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,111 miles
    Test number
    411648070627
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth the front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming weak
    • AdvisoryChip in the nearside front windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer badly corroded

  14. Pass170,300 miles (+16,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    170,300 miles
    Test number
    841996774391
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass153,476 miles (+17,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    153,476 miles
    Test number
    996475405100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass135,672 miles (+18,659)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    135,672 miles
    Test number
    286225714157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,013 miles (+20,933)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    117,013 miles
    Test number
    827478203168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,080 miles
    Test number
    875258502158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,080 miles (+31,408)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,080 miles
    Test number
    925378402172
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass64,672 miles (+10,784)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,672 miles
    Test number
    564004350214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,888 miles (+11,028)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    660534759263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,860 miles (+9,886)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,860 miles
    Test number
    572289248216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,974 miles
    Test number
    920626357239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 LSD

Does L55 LSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 LSD is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L55 LSD?
The MOT on L55 LSD is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 LSD done?
L55 LSD was recorded at 204,755 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 9,429 miles a year.
Has L55 LSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 LSD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 LSD 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 LSD find?
L55 LSD passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush.

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