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Volkswagen LT

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,461 cc

LB55 YSXMOT history

LB55 YSX is a black diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 12 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2024
Mileage
154,602 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 YSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 YSX was last recorded at 154,602 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 5,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,870 miles · 9 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,732 miles
Average per year
6,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,602 miles
  • 2023 – 148,870 miles
  • 2022 – 136,728 miles
  • 2021 – 133,388 miles
  • 2020 – 131,289 miles
  • 2019 – 129,137 miles
  • 2018 – 125,881 miles
  • 2017 – 122,899 miles
  • 2016 – 121,411 miles
  • 2015 – 112,866 miles
  • 2014 – 103,612 miles
  • 2013 – 93,012 miles
  • 2012 – 81,308 miles
  • 2011 – 70,905 miles
  • 2010 – 61,681 miles
  • 2009 – 50,313 miles
  • 2008 – 49,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,602 miles
  • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above fuel tank blow on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front lower cill under door step corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail154,602 miles (+5,732)5 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,602 miles
    Test number
    216188491206
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above fuel tank blow on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass148,870 miles (+32)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    148,870 miles
    Test number
    162302820475
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower cill under door step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail148,838 miles (+12,110)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,838 miles
    Test number
    630477792096
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower cill under door step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,728 miles (+136)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,728 miles
    Test number
    745435639086
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outline marker lamp inoperative and lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail136,592 miles (+3,204)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,592 miles
    Test number
    438348322041
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outline marker lamp inoperative and lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass133,388 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    133,388 miles
    Test number
    869712648184
    • 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))

  7. Fail133,388 miles (+2,099)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,388 miles
    Test number
    294322301615
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))

  8. Pass131,289 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,289 miles
    Test number
    604259753458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,137 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    129,137 miles
    Test number
    603682757309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,118 miles (+3,237)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,118 miles
    Test number
    991841438054
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass125,881 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,881 miles
    Test number
    968254866679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,899 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,899 miles
    Test number
    872406970315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,411 miles (+8,545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,411 miles
    Test number
    422221683453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass112,866 miles (+9,254)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,866 miles
    Test number
    855712025221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  15. Pass103,612 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,612 miles
    Test number
    505169314293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail103,612 miles (+10,600)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,612 miles
    Test number
    597178414217
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass93,012 miles (+11,704)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,012 miles
    Test number
    498973413266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,308 miles (+10,403)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,308 miles
    Test number
    405014332248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,905 miles
    Test number
    405231721252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,905 miles (+9,224)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,905 miles
    Test number
    376091121408
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass61,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,681 miles
    Test number
    662985910291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,681 miles (+11,368)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,681 miles
    Test number
    844625910247
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass50,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,313 miles
    Test number
    660626139083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,313 miles (+818)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,313 miles
    Test number
    252946239033
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass49,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,495 miles
    Test number
    443650518488
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail49,495 miles7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,495 miles
    Test number
    283275208362
    • FailureFront Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB55 YSX

Does LB55 YSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 YSX expired on 8 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 YSX?
The MOT on LB55 YSX expired on 8 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 YSX done?
LB55 YSX was recorded at 154,602 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 6,008 miles a year.
Has LB55 YSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 YSX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 YSX 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 YSX find?
LB55 YSX failed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 5 dangerous defects, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank blow on test; nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 17 more.

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