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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

L55 VWTMOT history

L55 VWT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 193,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L55 VWT silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
193,844 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 VWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 VWT was last recorded at 193,844 miles on 22 May 2026, 7,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,042 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,802 miles
Average per year
7,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,844 miles
  • 2025 – 186,042 miles
  • 2024 – 183,060 miles
  • 2023 – 180,154 miles
  • 2022 – 177,685 miles
  • 2021 – 173,350 miles
  • 2020 – 170,017 miles
  • 2018 – 160,793 miles
  • 2017 – 150,869 miles
  • 2016 – 135,790 miles
  • 2015 – 117,905 miles
  • 2014 – 102,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,844 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,844 miles (+7,802)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    193,844 miles
    Test number
    850601296982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  2. Pass186,042 miles (+2,982)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    186,042 miles
    Test number
    183791669635
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass183,060 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    183,060 miles
    Test number
    792821838590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass180,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    180,154 miles
    Test number
    805006156614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFog light switch damaged still works at time of test

  5. Fail180,154 miles (+2,469)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,154 miles
    Test number
    870267445296
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFog light switch damaged still works at time of test

  6. Pass177,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    177,685 miles
    Test number
    155254772349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail177,685 miles (+4,335)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,685 miles
    Test number
    398196389994
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass173,350 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    173,350 miles
    Test number
    843524490131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass170,017 miles (+9,224)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    170,017 miles
    Test number
    447932576719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,793 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    160,793 miles
    Test number
    200163483658
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch insecure pulls out when apply fog lamp (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail160,793 miles (+9,924)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,793 miles
    Test number
    518361244000
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch insecure pulls out when apply fog lamp (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass150,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    150,869 miles
    Test number
    904311266033
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail150,868 miles (+15,078)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,868 miles
    Test number
    306194254714
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass135,790 miles (+17,885)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,790 miles
    Test number
    543994691451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass117,905 miles (+15,054)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,905 miles
    Test number
    433147447227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,851 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,851 miles
    Test number
    395217414387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,847 miles (+4,788)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,847 miles
    Test number
    457975414428
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass98,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,059 miles
    Test number
    698131094092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 VWT

Does L55 VWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 VWT is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 VWT?
The MOT on L55 VWT is valid until 21 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 VWT done?
L55 VWT was recorded at 193,844 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 7,890 miles a year.
Has L55 VWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 VWT has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 VWT 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 VWT find?
L55 VWT passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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