
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,895 cc
LB55 GBXMOT history
LB55 GBX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 35 MOT tests, with 193,514 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 193,514 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 19 passed · 16 failed
- Per year
- 8,874 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 GBX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 9 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 GBX was last recorded at 193,514 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 193,514 miles · 7 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,874 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 193,514 miles
- 2025 – 190,273 miles
- 2024 – 186,413 miles
- 2023 – 183,879 miles
- 2022 – 181,333 miles
- 2021 – 172,430 miles
- 2020 – 160,592 miles
- 2019 – 158,329 miles
- 2018 – 156,231 miles
- 2017 – 154,299 miles
- 2016 – 151,971 miles
- 2015 – 128,307 miles
- 2013 – 118,511 miles
- 2012 – 106,093 miles
- 2011 – 90,275 miles
- 2010 – 72,795 miles
- 2009 – 40,403 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
EXHAUST RUSTY
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
35 tests since 5 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,514 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 193,514 miles
- Test number
- 931883603649
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail193,514 miles (+3,241)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,514 miles
- Test number
- 776821567003
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass190,273 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 190,273 miles
- Test number
- 617064674924
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside washer provides fluid but minimal
Fail190,273 miles (+3,860)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,273 miles
- Test number
- 964790850747
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside washer provides fluid but minimal
Pass186,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 186,413 miles
- Test number
- 684390936521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,413 miles (+2,534)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,413 miles
- Test number
- 561664412720
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORD SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury BUMPER TRIM (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST RUSTY
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass183,879 miles (+2,546)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 183,879 miles
- Test number
- 992726816264
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass181,333 miles (+507)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 181,333 miles
- Test number
- 270225560696
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
Fail180,826 miles (+8,396)10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,826 miles
- Test number
- 501404270298
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on dash etc (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
Pass172,430 miles (+97)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 172,430 miles
- Test number
- 718649299010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,333 miles (+11,741)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,333 miles
- Test number
- 294769498529
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass160,592 miles (+173)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 160,592 miles
- Test number
- 298077759509
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty but not blowing
Fail160,419 miles (+2,090)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,419 miles
- Test number
- 600268966838
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty but not blowing
Pass158,329 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 158,329 miles
- Test number
- 229516515686
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail158,329 miles (+2,098)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,329 miles
- Test number
- 554930296612
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass156,231 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 156,231 miles
- Test number
- 185041729531
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail156,231 miles (+1,932)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,231 miles
- Test number
- 811158393791
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,299 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 154,299 miles
- Test number
- 410583623260
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail154,299 miles (+2,328)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,299 miles
- Test number
- 587485636127
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass151,971 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 151,971 miles
- Test number
- 179096502218
- AdvisoryCentral engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Fail151,971 miles (+9,708)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,971 miles
- Test number
- 181135634015
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentral engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Pass142,263 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 142,263 miles
- Test number
- 833085036352
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail142,258 miles (+13,951)9 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,258 miles
- Test number
- 571405621427
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass128,307 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 128,307 miles
- Test number
- 548207005027
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail128,307 miles (+9,796)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,307 miles
- Test number
- 825106305093
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass118,511 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 118,511 miles
- Test number
- 515673233364
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Fail118,511 miles (+12,418)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,511 miles
- Test number
- 719733733304
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass106,093 miles (+307)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 106,093 miles
- Test number
- 876592752359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,786 miles (+15,511)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,786 miles
- Test number
- 878215042302
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass90,275 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 90,275 miles
- Test number
- 625124141330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,198 miles (+17,403)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,198 miles
- Test number
- 367807231375
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass72,795 miles (+14,497)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 72,795 miles
- Test number
- 483175240389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass58,298 miles (+17,895)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 58,298 miles
- Test number
- 470555110075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 40,403 miles
- Test number
- 190305109446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,403 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,403 miles
- Test number
- 631485909043
- Repaired at testNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB55 GBX
- Does LB55 GBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 GBX is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 GBX?
- The MOT on LB55 GBX is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 GBX done?
- LB55 GBX was recorded at 193,514 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 8,874 miles a year.
- Has LB55 GBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 GBX has failed 16 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB55 GBX 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 LB55 GBX find?
- LB55 GBX passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.
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