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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T55 LKAMOT history

T55 LKA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 282,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
282,876 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 LKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 LKA was last recorded at 282,876 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
281,649 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,227 miles
Average per year
6,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 282,876 miles
  • 2025 – 281,649 miles
  • 2024 – 280,921 miles
  • 2023 – 280,252 miles
  • 2022 – 279,042 miles
  • 2021 – 274,976 miles
  • 2019 – 272,656 miles
  • 2018 – 270,953 miles
  • 2017 – 268,471 miles
  • 2016 – 259,039 miles
  • 2015 – 252,777 miles
  • 2014 – 247,804 miles
  • 2012 – 229,225 miles
  • 2007 – 160,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass282,876 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass282,876 miles (+1,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    282,876 miles
    Test number
    149093322991
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass281,649 miles3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    281,649 miles
    Test number
    751061645599
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 3X (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Incorrect fitting causing fouling on suspension components (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES - SEVERE
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heatshield loose, but unlikely to become detached
    • AdvisoryShock absorber attachment to hub as a retaining bolt snapped/missing
  3. Fail281,649 miles (+728)1 dangerous1 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,649 miles
    Test number
    773612449472
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 3X (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Incorrect fitting causing fouling on suspension components (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES - SEVERE
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heatshield loose, but unlikely to become detached
    • AdvisoryShock absorber attachment to hub as a retaining bolt snapped/missing
  4. Pass280,921 miles5 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    280,921 miles
    Test number
    255299902744
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective x3 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s/f hub attachment bolt missing
    • AdvisoryRear seats/seat belts not tested due to an obstruction
  5. Fail280,921 miles (+669)1 major4 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,921 miles
    Test number
    464311700846
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective x3 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s/f hub attachment bolt missing
    • AdvisoryRear seats/seat belts not tested due to an obstruction
  6. Pass280,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    280,252 miles
    Test number
    428163937906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail280,252 miles (+1,210)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,252 miles
    Test number
    188516277672
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass279,042 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    279,042 miles
    Test number
    243952647444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail279,037 miles (+4,061)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,037 miles
    Test number
    109449144455
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass274,976 miles (+2,320)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    274,976 miles
    Test number
    519472247212
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass272,656 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    272,656 miles
    Test number
    752467534988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass270,953 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    270,953 miles
    Test number
    939736664498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass268,471 miles (+9,432)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    268,471 miles
    Test number
    255673265108
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slightly rough
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass259,039 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    259,039 miles
    Test number
    767275333098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
  15. Fail259,039 miles (+6,262)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,039 miles
    Test number
    206168179509
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emmission not tested (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
  16. Pass252,777 miles3 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    252,777 miles
    Test number
    119375385417
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges worn bold
    • NoteBrake pads worning light indicates fault
    • NoteCut in o/s/f tyre outer wall
  17. Fail252,777 miles (+4,973)4 failures2 repaired3 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,777 miles
    Test number
    385835485094
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges worn bold
    • NoteBrake pads worning light indicates fault
    • NoteCut in o/s/f tyre outer wall
  18. Pass247,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    247,804 miles
    Test number
    868751934087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail247,804 miles (+18,579)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,804 miles
    Test number
    207757824024
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  20. Pass229,225 miles (+68,703)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    229,225 miles
    Test number
    307049692259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  21. Pass160,522 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    160,522 miles
    Test number
    441129467271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWheel nut caps fitted.

Questions about T55 LKA

Does T55 LKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 LKA is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 LKA?
The MOT on T55 LKA is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 LKA done?
T55 LKA was recorded at 282,876 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,641 miles a year.
Has T55 LKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 LKA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 LKA 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 LKA find?
T55 LKA passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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