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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LS55 PWYMOT history

LS55 PWY is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 215,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

LS55 PWY black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
215,266 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
11,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 PWY
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
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 PWY was last recorded at 215,266 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 7,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,872 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,394 miles
Average per year
11,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 215,266 miles
  • 2024 – 207,872 miles
  • 2023 – 198,999 miles
  • 2022 – 187,911 miles
  • 2021 – 179,825 miles
  • 2020 – 174,672 miles
  • 2019 – 168,209 miles
  • 2018 – 161,652 miles
  • 2017 – 154,762 miles
  • 2016 – 147,363 miles
  • 2015 – 139,504 miles
  • 2014 – 130,168 miles
  • 2013 – 122,456 miles
  • 2012 – 113,801 miles
  • 2011 – 94,984 miles
  • 2010 – 79,711 miles
  • 2009 – 67,320 miles
  • 2008 – 55,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail215,266 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to excessive blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack but not detectable at steering wheel

What MOT failures 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Centre and rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer panell above sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail215,266 miles (+7,394)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,266 miles
    Test number
    454494251385
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to excessive blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack but not detectable at steering wheel

  2. Pass207,872 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    207,872 miles
    Test number
    570176269416
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  3. Fail207,816 miles (+8,817)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,816 miles
    Test number
    307417883906
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  4. Pass198,999 miles (+11,088)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    198,999 miles
    Test number
    625487707455
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass187,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    187,911 miles
    Test number
    960676961569
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Fail187,911 miles (+8,086)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,911 miles
    Test number
    393533544825
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass179,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    179,825 miles
    Test number
    487323983485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer panell above sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Fail179,825 miles (+5,153)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,825 miles
    Test number
    121433712390
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre row of seats (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer panell above sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass174,672 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    174,672 miles
    Test number
    514440782904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNSR sill corroded but not yet holed
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Fail174,672 miles (+6,463)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,672 miles
    Test number
    540948853406
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNSR sill corroded but not yet holed
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Pass168,209 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    168,209 miles
    Test number
    908878125448
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail168,209 miles (+6,557)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,209 miles
    Test number
    361254803284
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass161,652 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    161,652 miles
    Test number
    498549936195
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust outer skin seperating
    • AdvisoryFront wipers split but still clear screen

  14. Fail161,652 miles (+6,890)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,652 miles
    Test number
    554932625542
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust outer skin seperating
    • AdvisoryFront wipers split but still clear screen

  15. Pass154,762 miles (+7,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    154,762 miles
    Test number
    157784888532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass147,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    147,363 miles
    Test number
    449728116358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail147,363 miles (+7,859)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,363 miles
    Test number
    948786864389
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  18. Fail139,504 miles1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,504 miles
    Test number
    225329665019
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNSF wheel slight binding

  19. Pass139,504 miles (+9,336)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    139,504 miles
    Test number
    816989965094
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNSF wheel slight binding

  20. Pass130,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,168 miles
    Test number
    958355444027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail130,168 miles (+7,712)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,168 miles
    Test number
    929782044083
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass122,456 miles (+8,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    122,456 miles
    Test number
    157764063027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Fail113,801 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,801 miles
    Test number
    428918762018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass113,801 miles (+18,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,801 miles
    Test number
    645678062097
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass94,984 miles (+15,273)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,984 miles
    Test number
    726788561019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,711 miles (+9,334)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,711 miles
    Test number
    494794750236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,377 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,377 miles
    Test number
    851533060010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass67,320 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,320 miles
    Test number
    680696419373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,850 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,850 miles
    Test number
    433242469074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass55,147 miles (+28,694)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,147 miles
    Test number
    802223858291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass26,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,453 miles
    Test number
    480514468008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 PWY

Does LS55 PWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 PWY expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 PWY?
The MOT on LS55 PWY expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 PWY done?
LS55 PWY was recorded at 215,266 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 11,166 miles a year.
Has LS55 PWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 PWY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 PWY 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 PWY find?
LS55 PWY failed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: emissions unable to be completed due to excessive blue smoke; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 2 more.

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