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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LS55 BWCMOT history

LS55 BWC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LS55 BWC blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
159,230 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BWC was last recorded at 159,230 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 10,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,736 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,494 miles
Average per year
7,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,230 miles
  • 2025 – 148,736 miles
  • 2024 – 138,421 miles
  • 2023 – 126,872 miles
  • 2022 – 118,814 miles
  • 2021 – 108,994 miles
  • 2020 – 102,798 miles
  • 2018 – 90,968 miles
  • 2017 – 89,409 miles
  • 2016 – 86,650 miles
  • 2015 – 85,553 miles
  • 2014 – 80,127 miles
  • 2013 – 73,373 miles
  • 2012 – 64,285 miles
  • 2011 – 55,779 miles
  • 2010 – 45,281 miles
  • 2009 – 37,577 miles
  • 2008 – 29,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,230 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,230 miles (+10,494)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    159,230 miles
    Test number
    113238044583
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,736 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,736 miles
    Test number
    475845608276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail148,736 miles (+10,315)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,736 miles
    Test number
    686595020009
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass138,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,421 miles
    Test number
    438904427942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail138,421 miles (+11,549)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,421 miles
    Test number
    959862884551
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,872 miles (+10)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,872 miles
    Test number
    523580623985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail126,862 miles (+8,048)4 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,862 miles
    Test number
    439894886401
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass118,814 miles (+9,820)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,814 miles
    Test number
    401304736989
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f worn. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit of 1.5mm advise replacement soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear n/s/r and o/s/r corroded advise replacement soon. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin rusted.

  9. Pass108,994 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,994 miles
    Test number
    168939196448
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail108,994 miles (+6,196)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,994 miles
    Test number
    852442351514
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass102,798 miles (+11,830)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,798 miles
    Test number
    287384197656
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass90,968 miles (+1,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,968 miles
    Test number
    378885138582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass89,409 miles (+2,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,409 miles
    Test number
    687751392073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass86,650 miles (+1,097)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,650 miles
    Test number
    826502815919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNear/side/rear/ tyre side wall damage

  15. Pass85,553 miles (+5,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,553 miles
    Test number
    539809709903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail80,127 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,127 miles
    Test number
    397747394212
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass80,127 miles (+6,754)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,127 miles
    Test number
    928217794250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,373 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,373 miles
    Test number
    357624303371
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail73,333 miles (+9,048)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,333 miles
    Test number
    806623703377
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass64,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,285 miles
    Test number
    465649192259
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail64,285 miles (+8,506)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,285 miles
    Test number
    769759592207
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass55,779 miles (+10,498)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,779 miles
    Test number
    488209191286
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteO/s/r brake light dim

  23. Pass45,281 miles (+7,704)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,281 miles
    Test number
    812103990221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,577 miles (+8,496)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,577 miles
    Test number
    523693399265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,081 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,081 miles
    Test number
    210650018322
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn
    • NoteFront and rear number plates slightly damaged
    • NoteSlight damage nearside front wheel

Questions about LS55 BWC

Does LS55 BWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 BWC is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BWC?
The MOT on LS55 BWC is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 BWC done?
LS55 BWC was recorded at 159,230 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,572 miles a year.
Has LS55 BWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BWC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 BWC 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 LS55 BWC find?
LS55 BWC passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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