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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB55 GDOMOT history

LB55 GDO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 23 of 31 MOT tests, with 230,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
230,274 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
23 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GDO was last recorded at 230,274 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,274 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,274 miles
  • 2025 – 228,204 miles
  • 2024 – 225,963 miles
  • 2023 – 222,672 miles
  • 2022 – 219,711 miles
  • 2021 – 215,493 miles
  • 2020 – 211,008 miles
  • 2019 – 197,328 miles
  • 2018 – 177,041 miles
  • 2017 – 172,829 miles
  • 2016 – 165,307 miles
  • 2015 – 161,479 miles
  • 2014 – 131,368 miles
  • 2013 – 112,884 miles
  • 2012 – 92,502 miles
  • 2011 – 73,749 miles
  • 2010 – 52,929 miles
  • 2009 – 35,656 miles
  • 2008 – 17,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,274 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged casing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,274 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    230,274 miles
    Test number
    327749574024
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail230,274 miles (+2,070)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,274 miles
    Test number
    342602743832
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake lever at caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass228,204 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    228,204 miles
    Test number
    243241009368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass225,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    225,963 miles
    Test number
    151356540048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail225,963 miles1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,963 miles
    Test number
    413904686405
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail225,963 miles (+3,291)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,963 miles
    Test number
    269848504932
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass222,672 miles (+2,961)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    222,672 miles
    Test number
    592295565455
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Pass219,711 miles (+4,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    219,711 miles
    Test number
    484949694832
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  9. Pass215,493 miles (+76)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    215,493 miles
    Test number
    627697962309
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail215,417 miles (+4,409)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,417 miles
    Test number
    741730618816
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass211,008 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    211,008 miles
    Test number
    435380657924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail210,928 miles (+13,600)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,928 miles
    Test number
    498414789978
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass197,328 miles (+20,287)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    197,328 miles
    Test number
    269888239652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass177,041 miles (+4,212)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    177,041 miles
    Test number
    892230227892
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Cover damaged (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR SEATS HAVE CHILD SEATS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF BELTS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Cover Damaged (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Plastic covers covering not allowing full inspection (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass172,829 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    172,829 miles
    Test number
    256909908400
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Fail172,792 miles (+7,485)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,792 miles
    Test number
    438179324719
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass165,307 miles (+3,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    165,307 miles
    Test number
    601608022869
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering rack joint slight play

  18. Pass161,479 miles (+14,456)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    161,479 miles
    Test number
    190375887840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass147,023 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    147,023 miles
    Test number
    948744815112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass144,062 miles (+12,694)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    144,062 miles
    Test number
    175514135491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass131,368 miles (+18,484)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,368 miles
    Test number
    237277624101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail112,884 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,884 miles
    Test number
    237644323419
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass112,884 miles (+4,753)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    112,884 miles
    Test number
    397644823189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass108,131 miles (+15,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    108,131 miles
    Test number
    416301113073
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass92,502 miles (+18,753)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,502 miles
    Test number
    689637812185
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs have slight wear

  26. Pass73,749 miles (+20,820)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,749 miles
    Test number
    897309221108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,929 miles (+4,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,929 miles
    Test number
    231912130147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  28. Pass48,346 miles (+12,690)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,346 miles
    Test number
    563151220038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,656 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,656 miles
    Test number
    932573519042
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Fail35,645 miles (+18,279)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,645 miles
    Test number
    700392319057
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass17,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,366 miles
    Test number
    391555818098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 GDO

Does LB55 GDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 GDO is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GDO?
The MOT on LB55 GDO is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 GDO done?
LB55 GDO was recorded at 230,274 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 11,763 miles a year.
Has LB55 GDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GDO has failed 8 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 GDO 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 GDO find?
LB55 GDO passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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