Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc
LL55 MELMOT history
LL55 MEL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 235,135 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 235,135 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,152 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL55 MEL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 9 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL55 MEL was last recorded at 235,135 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 1,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 233,919 miles · 12 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,216 miles
- Average per year
- 9,152 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 235,135 miles
- 2023 – 233,919 miles
- 2022 – 233,078 miles
- 2021 – 229,539 miles
- 2020 – 226,873 miles
- 2019 – 222,758 miles
- 2018 – 217,927 miles
- 2017 – 213,781 miles
- 2016 – 199,415 miles
- 2015 – 177,419 miles
- 2013 – 159,261 miles
- 2012 – 147,933 miles
- 2011 – 113,729 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass235,135 miles
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass235,135 miles (+1,216)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 235,135 miles
- Test number
- 168578417685
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass233,919 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 233,919 miles
- Test number
- 376762941887
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail233,919 miles (+841)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,919 miles
- Test number
- 260142126640
- Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass233,078 miles (+3,539)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 233,078 miles
- Test number
- 955782767462
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass229,539 miles (+2,666)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 229,539 miles
- Test number
- 825344425599
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass226,873 miles (+4,115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2021
- Odometer
- 226,873 miles
- Test number
- 594911669598
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass222,758 miles (+4,831)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 222,758 miles
- Test number
- 628823921924
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass217,927 miles (+4,146)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 217,927 miles
- Test number
- 794019550954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass213,781 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 213,781 miles
- Test number
- 691345061548
- AdvisoryOil leak engine(bad)
Fail213,781 miles (+14,366)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,781 miles
- Test number
- 335987497623
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine(bad)
Pass199,415 miles (+21,996)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 199,415 miles
- Test number
- 745791207053
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail177,419 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,419 miles
- Test number
- 149424625054
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass177,419 miles (+18,158)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 177,419 miles
- Test number
- 746804125034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,261 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 159,261 miles
- Test number
- 776263223321
- NoteFront numberplate poor condition
- NoteN/s/f tyre wall damaged
Fail159,261 miles (+11,328)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,261 miles
- Test number
- 879332423377
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOuter Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront numberplate poor condition
- NoteN/s/f tyre wall damaged
Pass147,933 miles (+34,204)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 147,933 miles
- Test number
- 118736572262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBrake fluid getting low
- NoteCenter exhaust bracket loose but exhaust is still supported
- NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged
Pass113,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 113,729 miles
- Test number
- 946530611140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL55 MEL
- Does LL55 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL55 MEL expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL55 MEL?
- The MOT on LL55 MEL expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL55 MEL done?
- LL55 MEL was recorded at 235,135 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 9,152 miles a year.
- Has LL55 MEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL55 MEL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL55 MEL 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 LL55 MEL find?
- LL55 MEL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.
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