Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc
L55 TPFMOT history
L55 TPF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Sept 1994. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 301,714 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 301,714 km
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,297 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 TPF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 6 Sept 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 TPF was last recorded at 301,714 km on 15 Sept 2026, 16,940 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 284,774 km · 9 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 16,940 km
- Average per year
- 3,297 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 301,714 km
- 2025 – 284,774 km
- 2024 – 271,832 km
- 2023 – 267,703 km
- 2022 – 262,012 km
- 2021 – 257,126 km
- 2020 – 254,952 km
- 2009 – 254,887 km
- 2006 – 238,821 km
- 2005 – 232,347 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass301,714 km
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
22 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass301,714 km (+16,940)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 301,714 km
- Test number
- 908822370289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass284,774 km (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 284,774 km
- Test number
- 242170259707
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail284,764 km (+12,932)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 284,764 km
- Test number
- 581227303623
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass271,832 km (+4,129)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 271,832 km
- Test number
- 121529288745
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills have signs of previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass267,703 km5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 267,703 km
- Test number
- 395635199284
- AdvisoryBoth front shock upper and lower bush's perished
- AdvisoryChip in screen
- AdvisoryFront brake disc corroding
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded at calipers
- AdvisoryFront upper and lower ball joint boots perished
Fail267,703 km (+5,691)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 267,703 km
- Test number
- 164258014405
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front shock upper and lower bush's perished
- AdvisoryChip in screen
- AdvisoryFront brake disc corroding
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded at calipers
- AdvisoryFront upper and lower ball joint boots perished
Pass262,012 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 262,012 km
- Test number
- 242783670357
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail262,009 km (+1,739)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,009 km
- Test number
- 577629011930
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass260,270 km
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 260,270 km
- Test number
- 902119324407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail260,270 km (+3,144)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,270 km
- Test number
- 265301719826
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass257,126 km1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2022
- Odometer
- 257,126 km
- Test number
- 562977700737
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail257,126 km (+2,174)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,126 km
- Test number
- 777783914638
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass254,952 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 254,952 km
- Test number
- 579877744367
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass254,912 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 254,912 miles
- Test number
- 908054112332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail254,905 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 254,905 miles
- Test number
- 516891602358
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass254,887 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 254,887 km
- Test number
- 341705879282
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass251,079 miles (+4,348)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 251,079 miles
- Test number
- 452211548299
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass246,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 246,731 miles
- Test number
- 882547797148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail246,731 miles5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,731 miles
- Test number
- 421900297145
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass238,821 km (+6,474)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 238,821 km
- Test number
- 743734896199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail232,347 km2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,347 km
- Test number
- 621343745276
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass232,347 km
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 232,347 km
- Test number
- 911253645202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 TPF
- Does L55 TPF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 TPF is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 TPF?
- The MOT on L55 TPF is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 TPF done?
- L55 TPF was recorded at 301,714 km at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,297 km a year.
- Has L55 TPF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 TPF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L55 TPF 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 TPF find?
- L55 TPF passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.
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