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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LS55 BWDMOT history

LS55 BWD is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

LS55 BWD black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
111,061 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BWD was last recorded at 111,061 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,523 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
3,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,061 miles
  • 2025 – 110,523 miles
  • 2024 – 109,308 miles
  • 2023 – 107,438 miles
  • 2022 – 103,075 miles
  • 2021 – 97,033 miles
  • 2020 – 92,599 miles
  • 2019 – 85,055 miles
  • 2018 – 77,551 miles
  • 2017 – 72,530 miles
  • 2016 – 65,919 miles
  • 2015 – 63,499 miles
  • 2014 – 62,137 miles
  • 2013 – 61,903 miles
  • 2012 – 61,877 miles
  • 2011 – 60,073 miles
  • 2010 – 57,373 miles
  • 2009 – 54,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,061 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded bothside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,061 miles (+538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    111,061 miles
    Test number
    723815653187
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass110,523 miles (+1,215)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,523 miles
    Test number
    252741207176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,308 miles (+1,870)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,308 miles
    Test number
    565422662990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass107,438 miles (+4,363)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,438 miles
    Test number
    842242476997
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,075 miles (+6,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    103,075 miles
    Test number
    319975112370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass97,033 miles (+4,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,033 miles
    Test number
    906935457482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass92,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    92,599 miles
    Test number
    319424360567
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Fail92,599 miles (+7,544)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,599 miles
    Test number
    708899542073
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass85,055 miles (+7,504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,055 miles
    Test number
    782468740680
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass77,551 miles (+5,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,551 miles
    Test number
    481060369003
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass72,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,530 miles
    Test number
    650037991723
    • AdvisoryCenter Exhaust Corroded

  12. Fail72,529 miles (+6,610)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,529 miles
    Test number
    515431436804
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCenter Exhaust Corroded

  13. Pass65,919 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,919 miles
    Test number
    215520090952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,499 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,499 miles
    Test number
    445531515113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,486 miles (+1,349)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,486 miles
    Test number
    267990315448
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

  16. Pass62,137 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,137 miles
    Test number
    198108604126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,903 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,903 miles
    Test number
    666280313166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,877 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,877 miles
    Test number
    417062842053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,073 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,073 miles
    Test number
    136233241050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,373 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,373 miles
    Test number
    303694140077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,160 miles
    Test number
    414281649094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 BWD

Does LS55 BWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 BWD is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BWD?
The MOT on LS55 BWD is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 BWD done?
LS55 BWD was recorded at 111,061 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 3,271 miles a year.
Has LS55 BWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BWD has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on LS55 BWD 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 BWD find?
LS55 BWD passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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