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Volkswagen LT

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,461 cc

LB55 FZAMOT history

LB55 FZA is a silver diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 5 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 311,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2025
Mileage
311,120 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 FZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 FZA was last recorded at 311,120 miles on 16 Nov 2024, 18,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2011: 96,095 miles, lower than 853,113 miles on 11 Feb 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
293,023 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
18,097 miles
Average per year
15,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 311,120 miles
  • 2023 – 293,023 miles
  • 2022 – 269,482 miles
  • 2021 – 250,909 miles
  • 2020 – 235,604 miles
  • 2019 – 231,673 miles
  • 2018 – 209,201 miles
  • 2017 – 186,973 miles
  • 2016 – 162,477 miles
  • 2014 – 160,014 miles
  • 2013 – 138,143 miles
  • 2012 – 113,406 miles
  • 2011 – 96,095 miles
  • 2010 – 853,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass311,120 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass311,120 miles (+18,097)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    311,120 miles
    Test number
    995218290843
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass293,023 miles (+23,541)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    293,023 miles
    Test number
    578467293254
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. Pass269,482 miles (+18,573)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    269,482 miles
    Test number
    753053320048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass250,909 miles (+15,305)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    250,909 miles
    Test number
    982456116927
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass235,604 miles (+6)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    235,604 miles
    Test number
    342131986436
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail235,598 miles (+3,925)6 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,598 miles
    Test number
    376617477369
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal rubber missing
  7. Pass231,673 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    231,673 miles
    Test number
    707633878041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail231,659 miles (+22,458)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,659 miles
    Test number
    898971246112
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded across the back of front cross member (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass209,201 miles (+22,228)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    209,201 miles
    Test number
    285609765479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass186,973 miles (+24,496)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    186,973 miles
    Test number
    726202867756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass162,477 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    162,477 miles
    Test number
    631204757814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass160,014 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    160,014 miles
    Test number
    676330274082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
  13. Fail160,014 miles (+21,871)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,014 miles
    Test number
    298630274070
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
  14. Pass138,143 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    138,143 miles
    Test number
    456058813075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail138,142 miles (+24,736)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,142 miles
    Test number
    359686913080
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass113,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,406 miles
    Test number
    408771642032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail113,406 miles (+17,311)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,406 miles
    Test number
    226851442071
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass96,095 miles (-757,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,095 miles
    Test number
    216016941082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  19. Pass853,113 miles (+767,801)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    853,113 miles
    Test number
    183012940088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,312 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,312 miles
    Test number
    193980240071
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB55 FZA

Does LB55 FZA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 FZA expired on 15 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 FZA?
The MOT on LB55 FZA expired on 15 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 FZA done?
LB55 FZA was recorded at 311,120 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2024, an average of 15,290 miles a year.
Has LB55 FZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 FZA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB55 FZA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 FZA find?
LB55 FZA passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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