Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LS55 NHDMOT history
LS55 NHD is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,610 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 165,610 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,304 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS55 NHD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 6 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS55 NHD was last recorded at 165,610 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Dec 2019: 20,000 miles, lower than 112,612 miles on 29 Dec 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 165,558 miles · 14 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 52 miles
- Average per year
- 9,304 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,610 miles
- 2025 – 154,839 miles
- 2024 – 138,204 miles
- 2022 – 128,340 miles
- 2021 – 124,056 miles
- 2020 – 121,096 miles
- 2019 – 118,622 miles
- 2018 – 112,612 miles
- 2017 – 104,918 miles
- 2016 – 88,583 miles
- 2014 – 79,317 miles
- 2012 – 56,881 miles
- 2011 – 25,460 miles
- 2010 – 16,257 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,610 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,610 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 165,610 miles
- Test number
- 781604037262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,558 miles (+10,719)9 major4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,558 miles
- Test number
- 548344211648
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer rusty
- AdvisoryGlow plug warning light (coil light), flashing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,839 miles (+16,635)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 154,839 miles
- Test number
- 160147775000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,204 miles (+240)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 138,204 miles
- Test number
- 586708217673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,964 miles (+9,624)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,964 miles
- Test number
- 544154792850
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass128,340 miles (+4,284)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 128,340 miles
- Test number
- 286337815355
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass124,056 miles (+2,960)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 124,056 miles
- Test number
- 302067965024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,096 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 121,096 miles
- Test number
- 233915603556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail121,096 miles (+2,474)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,096 miles
- Test number
- 466893792929
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,622 miles (+98,622)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 118,622 miles
- Test number
- 956396690917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,000 miles (-92,612)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,000 miles
- Test number
- 298774553974
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view both sides (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Pass112,612 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 112,612 miles
- Test number
- 650996588208
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail112,603 miles (+7,685)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,603 miles
- Test number
- 261234054579
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass104,918 miles (+8,339)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 104,918 miles
- Test number
- 594875059938
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass96,579 miles (+7,996)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 96,579 miles
- Test number
- 576209125094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,583 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 88,583 miles
- Test number
- 447865940704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,569 miles (+9,252)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,569 miles
- Test number
- 719540924526
- 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)
- FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass79,317 miles (+11,232)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 79,317 miles
- Test number
- 877343864367
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 68,085 miles
- Test number
- 609779604019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,085 miles (+11,204)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,085 miles
- Test number
- 475988104097
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass56,881 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 56,881 miles
- Test number
- 377249642327
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail56,881 miles (+14,574)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,881 miles
- Test number
- 617607342349
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass42,307 miles (+16,847)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 42,307 miles
- Test number
- 326259002090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,460 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 25,460 miles
- Test number
- 256050811039
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside rear/ offside rear tyres outer side walls perished
Fail25,460 miles (+9,203)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,460 miles
- Test number
- 315170111024
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside rear/ offside rear tyres outer side walls perished
Pass16,257 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 16,257 miles
- Test number
- 382627500049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS55 NHD
- Does LS55 NHD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 NHD is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS55 NHD?
- The MOT on LS55 NHD is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS55 NHD done?
- LS55 NHD was recorded at 165,610 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 9,304 miles a year.
- Has LS55 NHD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS55 NHD has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS55 NHD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS55 NHD find?
- LS55 NHD passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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