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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

LS55 ZVNMOT history

LS55 ZVN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 252,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LS55 ZVN grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
252,865 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZVN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ZVN was last recorded at 252,865 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,865 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 252,865 miles
  • 2025 – 246,656 miles
  • 2024 – 241,281 miles
  • 2023 – 237,324 miles
  • 2022 – 228,974 miles
  • 2021 – 220,532 miles
  • 2020 – 212,012 miles
  • 2019 – 196,217 miles
  • 2018 – 187,574 miles
  • 2017 – 179,043 miles
  • 2016 – 169,068 miles
  • 2015 – 157,086 miles
  • 2013 – 134,547 miles
  • 2012 – 124,849 miles
  • 2011 – 100,240 miles
  • 2010 – 75,855 miles
  • 2009 – 52,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,865 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    252,865 miles
    Test number
    652085402743
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail252,865 miles (+6,209)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,865 miles
    Test number
    114127465342
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass246,656 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    246,656 miles
    Test number
    983450549087
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail246,655 miles (+5,374)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,655 miles
    Test number
    268912768382
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded NS + OS front to rear lines at ends by hoses x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass241,281 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    241,281 miles
    Test number
    619491750956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass237,324 miles (+8,350)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    237,324 miles
    Test number
    569193496402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass228,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    228,974 miles
    Test number
    218957858964
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail228,974 miles (+8,442)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,974 miles
    Test number
    367000433602
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass220,532 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    220,532 miles
    Test number
    851741459945
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. Fail220,532 miles (+8,520)4 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,532 miles
    Test number
    325939527775
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  11. Pass212,012 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    212,012 miles
    Test number
    671360825266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Fail212,003 miles (+15,786)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,003 miles
    Test number
    674735462772
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass196,217 miles (+8,643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    196,217 miles
    Test number
    847013595808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass187,574 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    187,574 miles
    Test number
    943088460819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection
  15. Fail187,548 miles (+8,505)1 dangerous7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,548 miles
    Test number
    517301946015
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened before hose (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection
  16. Pass179,043 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    179,043 miles
    Test number
    904873374311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers belt (5.2.2b)
  17. Fail179,022 miles (+9,954)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,022 miles
    Test number
    543532694579
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers belt (5.2.2b)
  18. Pass169,068 miles (+11,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    169,068 miles
    Test number
    147081951554
    • 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)
  19. Pass157,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    157,086 miles
    Test number
    977697975064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail157,086 miles (+22,539)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,086 miles
    Test number
    787827875098
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass134,547 miles (+9,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    134,547 miles
    Test number
    565699523327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass124,849 miles (+24,609)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    124,849 miles
    Test number
    785672842304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,240 miles (+24,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    100,240 miles
    Test number
    399946481205
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  24. Pass75,855 miles (+23,712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,855 miles
    Test number
    171268190061
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass52,143 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,143 miles
    Test number
    110495939409
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LS55 ZVN

Does LS55 ZVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 ZVN is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZVN?
The MOT on LS55 ZVN is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 ZVN done?
LS55 ZVN was recorded at 252,865 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 11,725 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZVN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZVN 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 ZVN find?
LS55 ZVN passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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