
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
T55 LDWMOT history
T55 LDW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,015 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 158,015 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,312 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 LDW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 31 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 LDW was last recorded at 158,015 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 4,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,609 miles · 28 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,406 miles
- Average per year
- 8,312 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,015 miles
- 2025 – 153,609 miles
- 2024 – 150,605 miles
- 2023 – 147,539 miles
- 2022 – 144,629 miles
- 2021 – 138,114 miles
- 2020 – 125,337 miles
- 2019 – 114,632 miles
- 2018 – 103,662 miles
- 2017 – 93,173 miles
- 2016 – 82,614 miles
- 2015 – 72,598 miles
- 2014 – 63,070 miles
- 2013 – 54,368 miles
- 2012 – 41,547 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary latch seized
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,015 miles (+4,406)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 158,015 miles
- Test number
- 469506570857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,609 miles (+3,004)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 153,609 miles
- Test number
- 666453478838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,605 miles (+3,066)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 150,605 miles
- Test number
- 414917417631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,539 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 147,539 miles
- Test number
- 973771110918
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail147,539 miles (+2,910)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,539 miles
- Test number
- 343738032573
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass144,629 miles (+6,515)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 144,629 miles
- Test number
- 868114621847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,114 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 138,114 miles
- Test number
- 385094771653
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail138,114 miles (+12,777)3 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,114 miles
- Test number
- 238470432922
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass125,337 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 125,337 miles
- Test number
- 625280630381
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Undertray split and slightly insecure
Fail125,330 miles (+10,698)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,330 miles
- Test number
- 238484237496
- DangerousNearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Undertray split and slightly insecure
Pass114,632 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 114,632 miles
- Test number
- 350948350096
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront washer jet pipe leaking by nearside bonnet hinge
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySpare tyre 11 years old (4708)
Fail114,624 miles (+10,962)2 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,624 miles
- Test number
- 257854816725
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront washer jet pipe leaking by nearside bonnet hinge
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm, perishing and 8 years old (3011) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySpare tyre 11 years old (4708)
Pass103,662 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 103,662 miles
- Test number
- 907611835877
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail103,657 miles (+10,484)2 dangerous3 major2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,657 miles
- Test number
- 184337330831
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass93,173 miles (+262)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 93,173 miles
- Test number
- 695620601070
- AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary latch seized (8.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components in engine bay and floor areas
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift/deteriorated
Fail92,911 miles (+10,297)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,911 miles
- Test number
- 325941784818
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack track rod (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary latch seized (8.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components in engine bay and floor areas
- AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated and codes in memory indicating running faults
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift/deteriorated
Pass82,614 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 82,614 miles
- Test number
- 598824994321
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryBattery insecure
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded heavily and detached
- AdvisoryPlastic cover obscuring some components in engine bay, sill and floor areas
Fail82,600 miles (+10,002)1 dangerous3 failures2 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,600 miles
- Test number
- 228070961461
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryBattery insecure
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded heavily and detached
- AdvisoryPlastic cover obscuring some components in engine bay, sill and floor areas
Pass72,598 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 72,598 miles
- Test number
- 259469805282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNsr shock absorber dust cover corroded
- NoteOsr shock absorber dust cover corroded
Fail72,598 miles (+9,528)1 dangerous3 failures3 repaired5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,598 miles
- Test number
- 385099205490
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNsr shock absorber dust cover corroded
- NoteOsr shock absorber dust cover corroded
Pass63,070 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 63,070 miles
- Test number
- 376113114270
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail63,066 miles (+8,698)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,066 miles
- Test number
- 937503714236
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass54,368 miles (+12,821)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 54,368 miles
- Test number
- 655352413266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,547 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 41,547 miles
- Test number
- 249586612201
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail41,547 miles3 failures2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,547 miles
- Test number
- 366764412494
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T55 LDW
- Does T55 LDW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 LDW is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 LDW?
- The MOT on T55 LDW is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 LDW done?
- T55 LDW was recorded at 158,015 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 8,312 miles a year.
- Has T55 LDW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 LDW has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on T55 LDW 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 LDW find?
- T55 LDW passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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