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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

L55 NYLMOT history

L55 NYL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 206,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L55 NYL blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
206,948 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 NYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 NYL was last recorded at 206,948 miles on 20 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,948 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,948 miles
  • 2025 – 204,135 miles
  • 2024 – 201,667 miles
  • 2023 – 201,395 miles
  • 2022 – 198,566 miles
  • 2020 – 187,549 miles
  • 2019 – 175,981 miles
  • 2018 – 164,318 miles
  • 2016 – 143,267 miles
  • 2015 – 135,359 miles
  • 2014 – 127,555 miles
  • 2013 – 119,438 miles
  • 2012 – 109,981 miles
  • 2011 – 100,552 miles
  • 2010 – 92,049 miles
  • 2009 – 82,342 miles
  • 2008 – 76,272 miles
  • 2007 – 66,685 miles
  • 2006 – 57,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,948 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,948 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    206,948 miles
    Test number
    710371256651
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail206,948 miles (+2,813)9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,948 miles
    Test number
    346700874469
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (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 pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass204,135 miles (+2,468)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    204,135 miles
    Test number
    584750506426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass201,667 miles (+272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    201,667 miles
    Test number
    174068651408
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass201,395 miles (+2,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    201,395 miles
    Test number
    264686529510
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass198,566 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    198,566 miles
    Test number
    392782550685
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail198,487 miles (+10,938)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,487 miles
    Test number
    503514805814
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass187,549 miles (+11,568)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    187,549 miles
    Test number
    175132074657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass175,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    175,981 miles
    Test number
    900376977912
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail175,981 miles (+11,663)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,981 miles
    Test number
    106467402576
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass164,318 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    164,318 miles
    Test number
    988346251040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront offside/nearside blades split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material worn (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads wear indicator light on fault

  12. Fail164,318 miles (+21,051)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,318 miles
    Test number
    943825899108
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large bush torn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded slight damp ? (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords treads spliting cracked perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront offside/nearside blades split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material worn (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads wear indicator light on fault

  13. Pass143,267 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    143,267 miles
    Test number
    690254835323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak(s) on engine
    • AdvisoryUnder tray(s) fitted to vehicle

  14. Fail143,267 miles (+7,908)8 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,267 miles
    Test number
    183944602331
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak(s) on engine
    • AdvisoryUnder tray(s) fitted to vehicle

  15. Pass135,359 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,359 miles
    Test number
    933658574761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail135,357 miles (+7,802)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,357 miles
    Test number
    270748877222
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail127,555 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,555 miles
    Test number
    679013874290
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  18. Pass127,555 miles (+8,117)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    127,555 miles
    Test number
    828773174241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  19. Pass119,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,438 miles
    Test number
    456202483259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,438 miles (+9,457)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,438 miles
    Test number
    905141483278
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass109,981 miles (+9,429)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,981 miles
    Test number
    319391472485
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass100,552 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    100,552 miles
    Test number
    256114861253
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail100,544 miles (+8,495)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,544 miles
    Test number
    355603461456
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass92,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    92,049 miles
    Test number
    143104180224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail92,049 miles (+9,707)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,049 miles
    Test number
    161368370267
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass82,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,342 miles
    Test number
    510847369263
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Fail82,342 miles (+6,070)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,342 miles
    Test number
    844757369247
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Fail76,272 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,272 miles
    Test number
    271187868226
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass76,272 miles (+9,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    76,272 miles
    Test number
    452497968239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass66,685 miles (+9,174)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,685 miles
    Test number
    380902187260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass57,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    57,511 miles
    Test number
    584094586287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 NYL

Does L55 NYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 NYL is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 NYL?
The MOT on L55 NYL is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 NYL done?
L55 NYL was recorded at 206,948 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 7,622 miles a year.
Has L55 NYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 NYL has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 NYL 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 NYL find?
L55 NYL passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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