Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc
T55 LGMMOT history
T55 LGM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,692 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 129,692 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,542 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 LGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 14 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 LGM was last recorded at 129,692 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 129,687 miles · 13 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 6,542 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,692 miles
- 2025 – 123,127 miles
- 2024 – 108,172 miles
- 2023 – 97,778 miles
- 2022 – 89,410 miles
- 2020 – 82,343 miles
- 2018 – 73,579 miles
- 2017 – 71,849 miles
- 2016 – 68,677 miles
- 2015 – 66,990 miles
- 2014 – 65,694 miles
- 2013 – 62,818 miles
- 2012 – 58,515 miles
- 2011 – 49,362 miles
- 2010 – 36,066 miles
- 2009 – 23,015 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,692 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge very close to inner core
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,692 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 129,692 miles
- Test number
- 946362875419
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail129,687 miles (+6,560)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,687 miles
- Test number
- 467526721547
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass123,127 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 123,127 miles
- Test number
- 271778090937
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail123,120 miles (+14,948)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,120 miles
- Test number
- 917735465755
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass108,172 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 108,172 miles
- Test number
- 666668228187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail108,172 miles (+10,394)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,172 miles
- Test number
- 560851366509
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,778 miles (+2)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 97,778 miles
- Test number
- 794945001814
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge very close to inner core (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust very rusted
Fail97,776 miles (+8,366)1 dangerous2 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,776 miles
- Test number
- 408358727488
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge very close to inner core (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust very rusted
Pass89,410 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 89,410 miles
- Test number
- 734719707566
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Fail89,396 miles (+7,053)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,396 miles
- Test number
- 674659976188
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Pass82,343 miles (+4,998)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 82,343 miles
- Test number
- 668543668754
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass77,345 miles (+3,766)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 77,345 miles
- Test number
- 881642613041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,579 miles (+1,730)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 73,579 miles
- Test number
- 455605775703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,849 miles (+3,172)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 71,849 miles
- Test number
- 760257751675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,677 miles (+1,687)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 68,677 miles
- Test number
- 757306869924
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass66,990 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 66,990 miles
- Test number
- 879707385154
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail66,990 miles (+1,296)5 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,990 miles
- Test number
- 777757685193
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass65,694 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 65,694 miles
- Test number
- 169548884113
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail65,692 miles (+2,874)3 failures1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,692 miles
- Test number
- 689058284149
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 62,818 miles
- Test number
- 687861693165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,818 miles (+4,303)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,818 miles
- Test number
- 817350893163
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass58,515 miles (+9,153)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 58,515 miles
- Test number
- 119444292132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,362 miles (+13,296)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 49,362 miles
- Test number
- 316048531173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 36,066 miles
- Test number
- 224288220149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,062 miles (+13,047)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,062 miles
- Test number
- 920658420192
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass23,015 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 23,015 miles
- Test number
- 300687769246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T55 LGM
- Does T55 LGM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 LGM is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 LGM?
- The MOT on T55 LGM is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 LGM done?
- T55 LGM was recorded at 129,692 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,542 miles a year.
- Has T55 LGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 LGM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T55 LGM 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 LGM find?
- T55 LGM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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