
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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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))
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))
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))
Pass272,656 miles (+1,703)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 272,656 miles
- Test number
- 752467534988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass270,953 miles (+2,482)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 270,953 miles
- Test number
- 939736664498
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass247,804 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 247,804 miles
- Test number
- 868751934087
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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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