Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1995 · 2,370 cc
L55 WESMOT history
L55 WES is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Aug 1995. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 294,608 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 294,608 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,352 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 WES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 3 Aug 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 WES was last recorded at 294,608 miles on 21 Jun 2022, 2,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 291,754 miles · 28 May 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,854 miles
- Average per year
- 4,352 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 294,608 miles
- 2021 – 291,754 miles
- 2020 – 289,563 miles
- 2018 – 285,574 miles
- 2017 – 281,428 miles
- 2016 – 279,157 miles
- 2015 – 274,098 miles
- 2014 – 268,783 miles
- 2013 – 263,231 miles
- 2012 – 257,467 miles
- 2011 – 255,374 miles
- 2010 – 250,885 miles
- 2008 – 247,755 miles
- 2007 – 243,063 miles
- 2006 – 233,476 miles
- 2005 – 221,903 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass294,608 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle under sealed
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass294,608 miles (+2,854)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 294,608 miles
- Test number
- 805320733582
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle under sealed
Pass291,754 miles (+2,191)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 291,754 miles
- Test number
- 343561430166
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed
Pass289,563 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2021
- Odometer
- 289,563 miles
- Test number
- 146369768031
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail289,563 miles (+3,989)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 289,563 miles
- Test number
- 715335387532
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass285,574 miles (+4,146)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 285,574 miles
- Test number
- 342536994605
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at centre (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass281,428 miles (+2,271)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 281,428 miles
- Test number
- 273697261755
- AdvisoryNearside Rear next to chassis soft
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
Pass279,157 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 279,157 miles
- Test number
- 295540616066
- AdvisoryBad oil leak at engine
Fail279,142 miles (+5,044)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 279,142 miles
- Test number
- 104096206752
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBad oil leak at engine
Pass274,098 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 274,098 miles
- Test number
- 247634875110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail274,089 miles (+5,306)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 274,089 miles
- Test number
- 266517265437
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass268,783 miles (+1)7 advisories9 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 268,783 miles
- Test number
- 267031494147
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteAlternator belt deteriorated/frayed
- NoteNearside front outer sill soft/corroded but outwith 30cm of any structural point
- NoteOffside front inner sill corroded/holed but outwith 30cm of any structural point
- NoteOffside rear marker lamp on boot not working
- NoteOffside rear upper inner wheelarch corroded/holed but outwith 30cm of ant structural point
- NoteSlight play detected at nearside & offside track rod ends under load
- NoteSticker on windscreen but not seriously obstructing drivers view
Fail268,782 miles (+5,551)12 failures6 advisories9 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,782 miles
- Test number
- 759738084146
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteAlternator belt deteriorated/frayed
- NoteNearside front outer sill soft/corroded but outwith 30cm of any structural point
- NoteOffside front inner sill corroded/holed but outwith 30cm of any structural point
- NoteOffside rear marker lamp on boot not working
- NoteOffside rear upper inner wheelarch corroded/holed but outwith 30cm of ant structural point
- NoteSlight play detected at nearside & offside track rod ends under load
- NoteSticker on windscreen but not seriously obstructing drivers view
Pass263,231 miles (+17)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 263,231 miles
- Test number
- 358068093194
- NoteBoth sills corroded
- NoteOffside mount bush worn on front anti-roll bar
Fail263,214 miles (+5,747)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,214 miles
- Test number
- 369076273155
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteEngine oil leaks
- NoteNearside outer sill corroded
- NoteOffside inner and outer sills corroded
- NoteOffside mount bush worn on front anti-roll bar
Pass257,467 miles (+2,093)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 257,467 miles
- Test number
- 649741472129
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteOffside inner sill corroded
Pass255,374 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 255,374 miles
- Test number
- 368151451143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail255,369 miles (+4,484)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,369 miles
- Test number
- 695844481012
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass250,885 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 250,885 miles
- Test number
- 363332930064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail250,883 miles (+3,128)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,883 miles
- Test number
- 352565710053
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- NoteFront wheel bearing noisy on road test
- NoteSlight movement n/s steering rack end
Pass247,755 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 247,755 miles
- Test number
- 480846628484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail247,753 miles (+4,690)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,753 miles
- Test number
- 504825928391
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Pass243,063 miles (+123)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 243,063 miles
- Test number
- 124400727366
- NoteCorrosion near horn mount
Fail242,940 miles (+9,464)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,940 miles
- Test number
- 952247217379
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteCorrosion near horn mount
- NoteN/s/r flexy ferrule corrosion
Pass233,476 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 233,476 miles
- Test number
- 313790626382
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail233,475 miles (+11,572)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,475 miles
- Test number
- 571027216362
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass221,903 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 221,903 miles
- Test number
- 142849375212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 WES
- Does L55 WES currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L55 WES expired on 20 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L55 WES?
- The MOT on L55 WES expired on 20 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L55 WES done?
- L55 WES was recorded at 294,608 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2022, an average of 4,352 miles a year.
- Has L55 WES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 WES has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2020.
- Has the mileage on L55 WES 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 WES find?
- L55 WES passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; under side of vehicle under sealed.
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