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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB55 GCXMOT history

LB55 GCX is a white and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
146,550 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GCX was last recorded at 146,550 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 9,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,961 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,589 miles
Average per year
6,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,550 miles
  • 2025 – 136,961 miles
  • 2024 – 126,259 miles
  • 2023 – 115,369 miles
  • 2022 – 103,985 miles
  • 2021 – 94,768 miles
  • 2019 – 90,022 miles
  • 2018 – 77,913 miles
  • 2017 – 67,512 miles
  • 2016 – 50,300 miles
  • 2015 – 40,179 miles
  • 2014 – 38,044 miles
  • 2013 – 37,437 miles
  • 2012 – 36,851 miles
  • 2011 – 35,905 miles
  • 2010 – 34,406 miles
  • 2009 – 32,207 miles
  • 2008 – 30,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,550 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Age related surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,550 miles (+9,589)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    146,550 miles
    Test number
    618034614232
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,961 miles (+10,702)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,961 miles
    Test number
    245679067264
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust

  3. Pass126,259 miles (+10,890)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,259 miles
    Test number
    499890377356
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust

  4. Pass115,369 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,369 miles
    Test number
    212803191081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cashing is damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle stop light not working suspected it has been unplugged (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust underneath

  5. Fail115,369 miles (+11,384)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,369 miles
    Test number
    338594540649
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cashing is damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle stop light not working suspected it has been unplugged (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust underneath

  6. Pass103,985 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,985 miles
    Test number
    108837434044
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box outer cover rusty
    • AdvisorySurface rust underneath

  7. Fail103,985 miles (+9,217)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,985 miles
    Test number
    149497215381
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box outer cover rusty
    • AdvisorySurface rust underneath

  8. Pass94,768 miles (+4,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,768 miles
    Test number
    577204219506
    • AdvisoryFront both inner tie rod have slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroided

  9. Pass90,022 miles (+12,109)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,022 miles
    Test number
    337109410600
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from boost hose from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,913 miles (+10,401)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,913 miles
    Test number
    641819853632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass67,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,512 miles
    Test number
    575332484728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,512 miles (+17,212)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,512 miles
    Test number
    620934846109
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass50,300 miles (+10,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,300 miles
    Test number
    904489461436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 205/65 r16c

  14. Pass40,179 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,179 miles
    Test number
    134829260052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,044 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    249292164450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,437 miles (+586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,437 miles
    Test number
    698423683184
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass36,851 miles (+946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,851 miles
    Test number
    766577062145
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass35,905 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,905 miles
    Test number
    609879371194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,406 miles
    Test number
    450502070137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,406 miles (+2,199)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,406 miles
    Test number
    594722470112
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass32,207 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,207 miles
    Test number
    582474179153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,974 miles
    Test number
    101369568146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 GCX

Does LB55 GCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 GCX is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GCX?
The MOT on LB55 GCX 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 LB55 GCX done?
LB55 GCX was recorded at 146,550 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 6,386 miles a year.
Has LB55 GCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GCX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 GCX 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 GCX find?
LB55 GCX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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