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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 LDBMOT history

T55 LDB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 254,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
254,432 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 LDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 LDB was last recorded at 254,432 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 1,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,933 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,499 miles
Average per year
7,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 254,432 miles
  • 2025 – 252,933 miles
  • 2024 – 252,173 miles
  • 2023 – 250,457 miles
  • 2022 – 245,966 miles
  • 2021 – 237,802 miles
  • 2020 – 231,336 miles
  • 2019 – 220,258 miles
  • 2018 – 215,421 miles
  • 2017 – 212,795 miles
  • 2016 – 208,955 miles
  • 2015 – 200,318 miles
  • 2014 – 192,094 miles
  • 2013 – 183,914 miles
  • 2012 – 176,337 miles
  • 2011 – 169,178 miles
  • 2010 – 161,749 miles
  • 2009 – 149,494 miles
  • 2008 – 121,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,432 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Warning light remaining illuminated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass254,432 miles (+1,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    254,432 miles
    Test number
    943843079375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass252,933 miles (+760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    252,933 miles
    Test number
    181366224089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass252,173 miles (+1,716)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    252,173 miles
    Test number
    277559722426
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWipers not returning correctly

  4. Pass250,457 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    250,457 miles
    Test number
    674819654217
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers not cancelling correctly

  5. Fail250,447 miles (+4,481)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,447 miles
    Test number
    393283036962
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers not cancelling correctly

  6. Pass245,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    245,966 miles
    Test number
    194790419671
    • AdvisoryWarning light remaining illuminated

  7. Fail245,966 miles (+8,164)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,966 miles
    Test number
    923532813392
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryWarning light remaining illuminated

  8. Pass237,802 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    237,802 miles
    Test number
    570604328263
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWarning light remaining illuminated

  9. Fail237,802 miles (+6,466)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,802 miles
    Test number
    619615449722
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWarning light remaining illuminated

  10. Pass231,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    231,336 miles
    Test number
    457433458160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail231,336 miles (+11,078)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,336 miles
    Test number
    895662263821
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass220,258 miles (+4,837)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    220,258 miles
    Test number
    135554387344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass215,421 miles (+2,626)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    215,421 miles
    Test number
    268542388365
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexible brake hoses metal ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen inside and outside zone a
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  14. Pass212,795 miles (+3,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    212,795 miles
    Test number
    802000099817
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  15. Pass208,955 miles (+8,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    208,955 miles
    Test number
    767469689228
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass200,318 miles (+8,224)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    200,318 miles
    Test number
    467624135174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass192,094 miles (+8,180)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    192,094 miles
    Test number
    958108824146
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass183,914 miles (+7,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    183,914 miles
    Test number
    606115633146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass176,337 miles (+7,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    176,337 miles
    Test number
    895694022148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass169,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    169,178 miles
    Test number
    339996821134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail169,172 miles (+7,423)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,172 miles
    Test number
    716236221163
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass161,749 miles (+12,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    161,749 miles
    Test number
    232226620423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass149,494 miles (+28,352)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    149,494 miles
    Test number
    742137929198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass121,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    121,142 miles
    Test number
    202461798049
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail121,142 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,142 miles
    Test number
    100111598451
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T55 LDB

Does T55 LDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 LDB is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 LDB?
The MOT on T55 LDB is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 LDB done?
T55 LDB was recorded at 254,432 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 7,232 miles a year.
Has T55 LDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 LDB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T55 LDB 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 T55 LDB find?
T55 LDB passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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