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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

L55 SKHMOT history

L55 SKH is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 195,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

L55 SKH white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
195,883 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 SKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 SKH was last recorded at 195,883 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,879 miles · 18 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
11,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,883 miles
  • 2024 – 194,573 miles
  • 2023 – 193,388 miles
  • 2022 – 189,120 miles
  • 2021 – 170,857 miles
  • 2020 – 157,343 miles
  • 2019 – 146,000 miles
  • 2018 – 123,703 miles
  • 2017 – 108,279 miles
  • 2016 – 95,382 miles
  • 2015 – 85,009 miles
  • 2014 – 76,330 miles
  • 2013 – 63,950 miles
  • 2012 – 50,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,883 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Rear Silencer Skin Split/Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Bonnet Safety Catch Seized

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Silencer Skin Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,883 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    195,883 miles
    Test number
    528025768151
    • 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

  2. Fail195,879 miles (+1,306)1 dangerous1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,879 miles
    Test number
    276911167143
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE CORRODED

  3. Pass194,573 miles (+1,185)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    194,573 miles
    Test number
    827112953284
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Pass193,388 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    193,388 miles
    Test number
    282363157348
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  5. Fail193,388 miles (+4,268)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,388 miles
    Test number
    503193719411
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  6. Pass189,120 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    189,120 miles
    Test number
    881141527951
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Silencer Skin Split/Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet Safety Catch Seized
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail189,118 miles (+18,261)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,118 miles
    Test number
    458897493838
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended On Rock n Roll Bed/Seat (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S Lagging 54% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Silencer Skin Split/Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet Safety Catch Seized
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Beginning To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S Half Of N/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass170,857 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    170,857 miles
    Test number
    743138932721
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer Skin Corroded

  9. Fail170,855 miles (+13,512)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,855 miles
    Test number
    961185267263
    • 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 Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% O/S Lagg (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer Skin Corroded

  10. Pass157,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    157,343 miles
    Test number
    771191531212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail157,342 miles (+11,342)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,342 miles
    Test number
    989787269771
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer Skin Corroded

  12. Pass146,000 miles (+22,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,000 miles
    Test number
    743244111494
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded at center

  13. Pass123,703 miles (+15,424)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,703 miles
    Test number
    808674100031
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass108,279 miles (+12,897)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,279 miles
    Test number
    886896749397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass95,382 miles (+10,373)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,382 miles
    Test number
    941182913633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,009 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,009 miles
    Test number
    963941135199
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Fail85,006 miles (+8,676)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,006 miles
    Test number
    465763330364
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass76,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,330 miles
    Test number
    206423544383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,330 miles (+12,380)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,330 miles
    Test number
    447623644491
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass63,950 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,950 miles
    Test number
    168000933341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSeats in rear of van but not part of van

  21. Fail63,950 miles (+13,595)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,950 miles
    Test number
    355450933339
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSeats in rear of van but not part of van

  22. Pass50,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    50,355 miles
    Test number
    649192552328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 SKH

Does L55 SKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 SKH is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L55 SKH?
The MOT on L55 SKH is valid until 30 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 SKH done?
L55 SKH was recorded at 195,883 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 11,162 miles a year.
Has L55 SKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 SKH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 SKH 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 SKH find?
L55 SKH passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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