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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 PWEMOT history

LS55 PWE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LS55 PWE white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
166,642 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 PWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 PWE was last recorded at 166,642 miles on 5 May 2026, 3,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,841 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,801 miles
Average per year
7,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,642 miles
  • 2025 – 162,841 miles
  • 2024 – 157,030 miles
  • 2022 – 153,135 miles
  • 2021 – 147,619 miles
  • 2020 – 141,763 miles
  • 2019 – 133,517 miles
  • 2018 – 122,579 miles
  • 2017 – 111,498 miles
  • 2016 – 96,064 miles
  • 2015 – 86,741 miles
  • 2014 – 70,179 miles
  • 2013 – 56,864 miles
  • 2012 – 49,617 miles
  • 2011 – 44,161 miles
  • 2010 – 38,692 miles
  • 2009 – 29,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,642 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,642 miles (+3,801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    166,642 miles
    Test number
    488894989337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass162,841 miles (+5,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    162,841 miles
    Test number
    559130444799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass157,030 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,030 miles
    Test number
    973144313247
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail157,030 miles (+3,895)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,030 miles
    Test number
    293074875869
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,135 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    153,135 miles
    Test number
    882758382005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,619 miles (+5,856)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    147,619 miles
    Test number
    598428337359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,763 miles (+8,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,763 miles
    Test number
    797562231527
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  8. Pass133,517 miles (+10,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,517 miles
    Test number
    632295943001
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass122,579 miles (+11,081)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,579 miles
    Test number
    517039070121
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass111,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,498 miles
    Test number
    719182372251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,498 miles (+15,434)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,498 miles
    Test number
    822554868208
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass96,064 miles (+9,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,064 miles
    Test number
    768101430046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass86,741 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,741 miles
    Test number
    806968405253
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail86,741 miles (+16,562)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,741 miles
    Test number
    329628105279
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass70,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,179 miles
    Test number
    915808084139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,179 miles (+13,315)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,179 miles
    Test number
    407428484113
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  17. Pass56,864 miles (+7,247)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,864 miles
    Test number
    937872313225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,617 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,617 miles
    Test number
    806070702295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,161 miles
    Test number
    535188101213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail44,161 miles (+5,469)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,161 miles
    Test number
    628208001261
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass38,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,692 miles
    Test number
    640390610272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,692 miles (+9,042)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,692 miles
    Test number
    773800710263
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  23. Pass29,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,650 miles
    Test number
    950349279046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 PWE

Does LS55 PWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 PWE is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 PWE?
The MOT on LS55 PWE is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 PWE done?
LS55 PWE was recorded at 166,642 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,999 miles a year.
Has LS55 PWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 PWE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 PWE 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 PWE find?
LS55 PWE passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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