Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,461 cc
LX55 BYBMOT history
LX55 BYB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 201,633 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 201,633 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,350 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 BYB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 BYB was last recorded at 201,633 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 201,623 miles · 18 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 9,350 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 201,633 miles
- 2024 – 194,932 miles
- 2023 – 188,032 miles
- 2022 – 178,760 miles
- 2021 – 168,515 miles
- 2020 – 162,730 miles
- 2019 – 156,844 miles
- 2018 – 145,057 miles
- 2017 – 136,973 miles
- 2016 – 124,788 miles
- 2015 – 114,826 miles
- 2014 – 106,390 miles
- 2013 – 97,297 miles
- 2012 – 88,177 miles
- 2011 – 75,984 miles
- 2010 – 66,013 miles
- 2009 – 53,625 miles
- 2008 – 42,465 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass201,633 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front shock absorber damping effect feels weak.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front shock absorber damping effect feels weak.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,633 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 201,633 miles
- Test number
- 774494958087
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail201,623 miles (+6,691)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,623 miles
- Test number
- 662587507266
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass194,932 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 194,932 miles
- Test number
- 661968154372
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail194,919 miles (+6,887)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,919 miles
- Test number
- 944367931222
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass188,032 miles (+9,272)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 188,032 miles
- Test number
- 706196404768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,760 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 178,760 miles
- Test number
- 348541757965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,757 miles (+10,242)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,757 miles
- Test number
- 461967336380
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass168,515 miles (+5,785)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 168,515 miles
- Test number
- 570254345959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,730 miles (+5,886)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 162,730 miles
- Test number
- 229521807244
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge.
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge.
Pass156,844 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 156,844 miles
- Test number
- 195183171983
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber damping effect feels weak.
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber damping effect feels weak.
Fail156,844 miles (+11,787)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,844 miles
- Test number
- 883689959135
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber damping effect feels weak.
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber damping effect feels weak.
Pass145,057 miles (+8,084)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 145,057 miles
- Test number
- 679029855405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,973 miles (+12,185)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 136,973 miles
- Test number
- 255381968249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,788 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 124,788 miles
- Test number
- 177578459801
- AdvisoryRear exhaust very rusty
Fail124,788 miles (+9,962)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,788 miles
- Test number
- 457224375270
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust very rusty
Pass114,826 miles (+8,436)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 114,826 miles
- Test number
- 324672300221
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass106,390 miles (+9,093)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 106,390 miles
- Test number
- 587841724350
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteInside edge of front tyres worn
Pass97,297 miles (+9,120)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 97,297 miles
- Test number
- 979220133361
- NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition
- NoteScrew in nearside front tyre
Pass88,177 miles (+12,193)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 88,177 miles
- Test number
- 768465122331
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass75,984 miles (+9,971)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 75,984 miles
- Test number
- 518066921385
- NoteFront and rear brake pads look worn recommend check
Pass66,013 miles (+12,388)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 66,013 miles
- Test number
- 990352110325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,625 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,625 miles
- Test number
- 410715419435
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass53,625 miles (+11,160)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 53,625 miles
- Test number
- 924145019342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,465 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,465 miles
- Test number
- 620155618325
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNSF flex brake hose fouling NSF ABS wiring
Pass42,465 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 42,465 miles
- Test number
- 791835118322
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNSF flex brake hose fouling NSF ABS wiring
Questions about LX55 BYB
- Does LX55 BYB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 BYB is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 BYB?
- The MOT on LX55 BYB is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX55 BYB done?
- LX55 BYB was recorded at 201,633 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 9,350 miles a year.
- Has LX55 BYB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 BYB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX55 BYB 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 LX55 BYB find?
- LX55 BYB passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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