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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

LA55 XFYMOT history

LA55 XFY is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

LA55 XFY black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
178,761 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
11 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 XFY was last recorded at 178,761 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,761 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,761 miles
  • 2025 – 173,382 miles
  • 2024 – 165,445 miles
  • 2023 – 158,921 miles
  • 2022 – 155,113 miles
  • 2021 – 149,158 miles
  • 2019 – 147,210 miles
  • 2018 – 142,679 miles
  • 2017 – 138,217 miles
  • 2015 – 131,175 miles
  • 2014 – 125,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,761 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2025

  • Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,761 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    178,761 miles
    Test number
    936195426674
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail178,761 miles (+5,379)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,761 miles
    Test number
    660513509339
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing Reflective tape is not an acceptable substitute for a rear reflector. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing Reflective tape is not an acceptable substitute for a rear reflector. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass173,382 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    173,382 miles
    Test number
    374024710659
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail173,382 miles (+1)1 repaired4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,382 miles
    Test number
    859424732303
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail173,381 miles (+30)3 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,381 miles
    Test number
    175719779829
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside outer wheelarch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail173,351 miles (+233)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,351 miles
    Test number
    136092751589
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail173,118 miles (+7,673)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,118 miles
    Test number
    168685811862
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass165,445 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    165,445 miles
    Test number
    540877023703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail165,443 miles (+6,522)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,443 miles
    Test number
    451765734400
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass158,921 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    158,921 miles
    Test number
    749355918559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail158,907 miles (+3,794)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,907 miles
    Test number
    178801744756
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass155,113 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    155,113 miles
    Test number
    848854447950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail155,111 miles (+5,953)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,111 miles
    Test number
    468871544586
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass149,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,158 miles
    Test number
    777129936030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail149,158 miles (+1,948)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,158 miles
    Test number
    477981721473
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  16. Pass147,210 miles (+4,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,210 miles
    Test number
    396409195088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  17. Pass142,679 miles (+4,462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    142,679 miles
    Test number
    155768525387
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass138,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,217 miles
    Test number
    599960830580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail138,217 miles (+7,042)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,217 miles
    Test number
    885786885362
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass131,175 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    131,175 miles
    Test number
    578369538105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail131,175 miles (+6,098)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,175 miles
    Test number
    186239533042
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front and rear (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  22. Pass125,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    125,077 miles
    Test number
    586738154366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail125,077 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,077 miles
    Test number
    777237154359
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LA55 XFY

Does LA55 XFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 XFY is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XFY?
The MOT on LA55 XFY is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 XFY done?
LA55 XFY was recorded at 178,761 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,619 miles a year.
Has LA55 XFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XFY has failed 12 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 XFY 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 XFY find?
LA55 XFY passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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