Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
LX55 BYDMOT history
LX55 BYD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,012 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 150,012 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,830 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 BYD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX55 BYD was last recorded at 150,012 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 148,423 miles · 13 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,589 miles
- Average per year
- 5,830 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,012 miles
- 2022 – 148,423 miles
- 2021 – 142,883 miles
- 2020 – 136,977 miles
- 2019 – 131,580 miles
- 2018 – 125,482 miles
- 2017 – 118,891 miles
- 2016 – 111,953 miles
- 2015 – 105,259 miles
- 2014 – 99,237 miles
- 2013 – 89,073 miles
- 2012 – 81,028 miles
- 2011 – 71,476 miles
- 2010 – 62,933 miles
- 2008 – 49,061 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,012 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Nail in tyre
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly pitted/worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear ends of both longitudinal brake pipes are slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside high level stop light lens damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,012 miles (+1,589)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 150,012 miles
- Test number
- 266606552374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,423 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 148,423 miles
- Test number
- 482744177422
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly pitted/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear ends of both longitudinal brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside high level stop light lens damaged
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer is deteriorating
- AdvisoryUnder shields fitted not allowing the inspection of some items
Fail148,423 miles (+5,540)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,423 miles
- Test number
- 536570034757
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly pitted/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear ends of both longitudinal brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside high level stop light lens damaged
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer is deteriorating
- AdvisoryUnder shields fitted not allowing the inspection of some items
Pass142,883 miles (+40)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 142,883 miles
- Test number
- 990888604914
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box is deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail142,843 miles (+5,866)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,843 miles
- Test number
- 525720200928
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box is deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass136,977 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 136,977 miles
- Test number
- 516074847202
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust muffler outer skin deteriorating
Fail136,977 miles (+5,397)4 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,977 miles
- Test number
- 412878332790
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust muffler outer skin deteriorating
Pass131,580 miles (+6,098)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 131,580 miles
- Test number
- 913682422560
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass125,482 miles (+6,591)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 125,482 miles
- Test number
- 343681996812
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,891 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 118,891 miles
- Test number
- 452055356771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,888 miles (+6,935)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,888 miles
- Test number
- 330182354230
- FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass111,953 miles (+6,694)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 111,953 miles
- Test number
- 406453006563
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass105,259 miles (+6,022)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 105,259 miles
- Test number
- 166765525290
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass99,237 miles (+10,164)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 99,237 miles
- Test number
- 195808514283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,073 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 89,073 miles
- Test number
- 776157113257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail89,073 miles (+8,045)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,073 miles
- Test number
- 386227213406
- FailureNearside 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass81,028 miles (+9,552)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 81,028 miles
- Test number
- 419782222230
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass71,476 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 71,476 miles
- Test number
- 347022521262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,476 miles (+8,543)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,476 miles
- Test number
- 938212221275
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass62,933 miles (+13,872)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 62,933 miles
- Test number
- 414732720275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,061 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 49,061 miles
- Test number
- 553090978235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,029 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,029 miles
- Test number
- 324599168238
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Questions about LX55 BYD
- Does LX55 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 BYD is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 BYD?
- The MOT on LX55 BYD is valid until 20 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 BYD done?
- LX55 BYD was recorded at 150,012 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,830 miles a year.
- Has LX55 BYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 BYD has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX55 BYD 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 BYD find?
- LX55 BYD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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