Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc
LA55 LAPMOT history
LA55 LAP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,538 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 May 2026
- Mileage
- 164,538 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,100 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 LAP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 29 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 LAP was last recorded at 164,538 miles on 7 May 2025, 10,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 154,385 miles · 1 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10,153 miles
- Average per year
- 8,100 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 164,538 miles
- 2023 – 154,385 miles
- 2022 – 154,359 miles
- 2021 – 142,459 miles
- 2020 – 141,173 miles
- 2019 – 137,614 miles
- 2017 – 133,943 miles
- 2016 – 124,956 miles
- 2015 – 115,514 miles
- 2014 – 103,972 miles
- 2013 – 84,695 miles
- 2012 – 71,715 miles
- 2011 – 57,516 miles
- 2010 – 44,188 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,538 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Exhaust deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,538 miles3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 164,538 miles
- Test number
- 217489790762
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail164,538 miles (+10,153)1 repaired3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,538 miles
- Test number
- 984271965324
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass154,385 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 154,385 miles
- Test number
- 901504932263
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,385 miles (+26)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,385 miles
- Test number
- 115874977807
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,359 miles (+11,900)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,359 miles
- Test number
- 502899063295
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,459 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 142,459 miles
- Test number
- 270522212344
- AdvisoryAdvise exhaust rusty
- AdvisoryAdvise stone chip on screen
Fail142,459 miles (+1,286)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,459 miles
- Test number
- 455972573036
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvise exhaust rusty
- AdvisoryAdvise stone chip on screen
Pass141,173 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 141,173 miles
- Test number
- 588596563445
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Fail141,171 miles (+3,557)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,171 miles
- Test number
- 915258707066
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Pass137,614 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 137,614 miles
- Test number
- 812885089650
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryExhaust detriorated
Fail137,614 miles (+4)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,614 miles
- Test number
- 236251921595
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryExhaust detriorated
Fail137,610 miles (+3,667)4 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,610 miles
- Test number
- 997429002352
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Pass133,943 miles (+8,987)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 133,943 miles
- Test number
- 685953424486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,956 miles (+9,442)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 124,956 miles
- Test number
- 868060528964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,514 miles (+11,542)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 115,514 miles
- Test number
- 342542721509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,972 miles (+19,277)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 103,972 miles
- Test number
- 878784614315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,695 miles (+12,980)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 84,695 miles
- Test number
- 135390073171
- NoteAdvise rear silencer corroded
Pass71,715 miles (+14,199)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 71,715 miles
- Test number
- 455453572196
- NoteAdvise front number plate replacement
Pass57,516 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 57,516 miles
- Test number
- 127748161115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,516 miles (+13,328)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,516 miles
- Test number
- 687288461116
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass44,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 44,188 miles
- Test number
- 690119670166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 LAP
- Does LA55 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 LAP expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 LAP?
- The MOT on LA55 LAP expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 LAP done?
- LA55 LAP was recorded at 164,538 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 8,100 miles a year.
- Has LA55 LAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 LAP has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA55 LAP 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 LA55 LAP find?
- LA55 LAP passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 3 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.
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