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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB55 YTEMOT history

LB55 YTE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 224,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2025
Mileage
224,868 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 YTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 YTE was last recorded at 224,868 miles on 12 Jul 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,861 miles · 1 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
11,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 224,868 miles
  • 2023 – 219,878 miles
  • 2022 – 213,331 miles
  • 2021 – 201,162 miles
  • 2020 – 193,162 miles
  • 2019 – 182,731 miles
  • 2018 – 171,333 miles
  • 2017 – 157,972 miles
  • 2016 – 151,066 miles
  • 2015 – 135,528 miles
  • 2014 – 118,432 miles
  • 2013 – 100,977 miles
  • 2012 – 85,795 miles
  • 2011 – 69,325 miles
  • 2010 – 55,466 miles
  • 2009 – 41,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,868 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,868 miles (+7)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    224,868 miles
    Test number
    754044120755
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail224,861 miles (+4,983)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,861 miles
    Test number
    788354308758
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass219,878 miles (+17)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    219,878 miles
    Test number
    139079944697
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail219,861 miles (+6,530)3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,861 miles
    Test number
    474752703432
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass213,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    213,331 miles
    Test number
    552553981434
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail213,331 miles (+12,169)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,331 miles
    Test number
    101077410506
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass201,162 miles (+8,000)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    201,162 miles
    Test number
    177574716476
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  8. Pass193,162 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    193,162 miles
    Test number
    626418203376
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  9. Fail193,159 miles (+10,428)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,159 miles
    Test number
    473946408430
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass182,731 miles (+11,398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    182,731 miles
    Test number
    958955171992
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass171,333 miles (+13,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    171,333 miles
    Test number
    600759345447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass157,972 miles (+6,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    157,972 miles
    Test number
    249189349755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass151,066 miles (+15,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,066 miles
    Test number
    645811571712
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in edge of windscreen (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass135,528 miles (+17,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    135,528 miles
    Test number
    485307055076
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  15. Pass118,432 miles (+17,455)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    118,432 miles
    Test number
    629421944056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,977 miles (+15,182)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    100,977 miles
    Test number
    915304643045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,795 miles (+16,470)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    85,795 miles
    Test number
    615342232097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,325 miles (+13,859)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    727576051042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,466 miles (+14,176)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,466 miles
    Test number
    661469230070
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
  20. Pass41,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,290 miles
    Test number
    464715059072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,290 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,290 miles
    Test number
    990905359061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB55 YTE

Does LB55 YTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 YTE expired on 11 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 YTE?
The MOT on LB55 YTE expired on 11 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 YTE done?
LB55 YTE was recorded at 224,868 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2024, an average of 11,937 miles a year.
Has LB55 YTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 YTE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 YTE 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 YTE find?
LB55 YTE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2024 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 6 more.

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