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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LX55 BYCMOT history

LX55 BYC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 203,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LX55 BYC silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
203,710 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 BYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 BYC was last recorded at 203,710 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,630 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
8,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,710 miles
  • 2023 – 189,855 miles
  • 2022 – 178,859 miles
  • 2021 – 172,882 miles
  • 2019 – 171,590 miles
  • 2018 – 169,692 miles
  • 2017 – 169,192 miles
  • 2016 – 168,317 miles
  • 2015 – 167,563 miles
  • 2013 – 154,499 miles
  • 2012 – 135,213 miles
  • 2011 – 115,256 miles
  • 2010 – 95,953 miles
  • 2009 – 75,182 miles
  • 2008 – 57,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,710 miles
  • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,710 miles (+80)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    203,710 miles
    Test number
    299554165202
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail203,630 miles (+5,430)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,630 miles
    Test number
    603062093193
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (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))
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass198,200 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    198,200 miles
    Test number
    898692249661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail198,192 miles (+8,337)3 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,192 miles
    Test number
    655107675079
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  5. Pass189,855 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    189,855 miles
    Test number
    334959925070
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail189,855 miles (+10,996)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,855 miles
    Test number
    149198449100
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass178,859 miles (+5,977)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    178,859 miles
    Test number
    185935130553
    • 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass172,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    172,882 miles
    Test number
    110398421461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail172,882 miles (+1,292)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,882 miles
    Test number
    250309991949
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass171,590 miles (+1,898)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    171,590 miles
    Test number
    246215755405
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass169,692 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    169,692 miles
    Test number
    453737944512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass169,192 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    169,192 miles
    Test number
    527068909372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass168,317 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    168,317 miles
    Test number
    546749659388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass167,563 miles (+13,064)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    167,563 miles
    Test number
    407957165136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass154,499 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    154,499 miles
    Test number
    519492633228
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail154,499 miles (+19,286)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,499 miles
    Test number
    805281033277
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass135,213 miles (+19,957)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,213 miles
    Test number
    527106932283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,256 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    115,256 miles
    Test number
    967819151290
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad sensor light on
    • NoteOff side inner CV gaoter leak
    • NoteOff side rear brake pad sensor damage
    • NoteOff side rear lamp revese section lens damage

  19. Fail115,254 miles (+19,301)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,254 miles
    Test number
    825799751230
    • FailureFront Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad sensor light on
    • NoteOff side inner CV gaoter leak
    • NoteOff side rear brake pad sensor damage
    • NoteOff side rear lamp revese section lens damage

  20. Pass95,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,953 miles
    Test number
    191597760205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,950 miles (+20,768)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,950 miles
    Test number
    712987260233
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/S Inner driveshaft gaitor split. Leaking grease badly.

  22. Pass75,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    551177999238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,182 miles (+17,756)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    263436699200
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass57,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,426 miles
    Test number
    202945408387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,426 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,426 miles
    Test number
    452203108395
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LX55 BYC

Does LX55 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 BYC is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 BYC?
The MOT on LX55 BYC is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 BYC done?
LX55 BYC was recorded at 203,710 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 8,549 miles a year.
Has LX55 BYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 BYC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 BYC 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 BYC find?
LX55 BYC passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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