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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T55 LKMMOT history

T55 LKM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
154,812 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 LKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 LKM was last recorded at 154,812 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 3,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,986 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,826 miles
Average per year
6,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,812 miles
  • 2025 – 150,986 miles
  • 2024 – 147,268 miles
  • 2023 – 139,599 miles
  • 2022 – 133,660 miles
  • 2021 – 128,370 miles
  • 2020 – 122,687 miles
  • 2019 – 116,564 miles
  • 2018 – 110,464 miles
  • 2017 – 105,816 miles
  • 2016 – 96,208 miles
  • 2015 – 91,310 miles
  • 2014 – 83,748 miles
  • 2013 – 77,439 miles
  • 2012 – 71,515 miles
  • 2011 – 65,478 miles
  • 2010 – 58,636 miles
  • 2009 – 42,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,812 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 tyre is out of shape inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear rear bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,812 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    154,812 miles
    Test number
    995966498960
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail154,812 miles (+3,826)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,812 miles
    Test number
    965651366634
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass150,986 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    150,986 miles
    Test number
    213773215494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is out of shape inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  4. Fail150,986 miles (+3,718)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,986 miles
    Test number
    435764092132
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is out of shape inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  5. Pass147,268 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,268 miles
    Test number
    666423177824
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail147,268 miles (+7,669)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,268 miles
    Test number
    707261418264
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass139,599 miles (+5,939)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,599 miles
    Test number
    336659670397
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass133,660 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    133,660 miles
    Test number
    882455211947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,370 miles (+5,683)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,370 miles
    Test number
    542925073959
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPart of exhaust system deteriorated
  10. Pass122,687 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    122,687 miles
    Test number
    181032183742
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail122,687 miles (+6,123)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,687 miles
    Test number
    264062168621
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass116,564 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,564 miles
    Test number
    626722707263
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  13. Fail116,564 miles (+6,100)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,564 miles
    Test number
    400505127882
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  14. Pass110,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,464 miles
    Test number
    313869292667
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  15. Fail110,464 miles (+4,648)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,464 miles
    Test number
    581734167901
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  16. Pass105,816 miles (+9,608)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,816 miles
    Test number
    968908400222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  17. Pass96,208 miles (+4,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,208 miles
    Test number
    312202415510
    • AdvisoryCorroded exhaust system
    • AdvisoryFlywheel noise
  18. Pass91,310 miles (+7,562)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,310 miles
    Test number
    527938095026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
  19. Pass83,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,748 miles
    Test number
    137314094455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,748 miles (+6,309)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,748 miles
    Test number
    329743894023
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass77,439 miles (+5,924)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,439 miles
    Test number
    416329003174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,515 miles
    Test number
    637931812138
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Fail71,515 miles (+6,037)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,515 miles
    Test number
    777771712170
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Pass65,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,478 miles
    Test number
    348728201135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,478 miles (+6,842)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,478 miles
    Test number
    776298901193
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  26. Pass58,636 miles (+16,077)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,636 miles
    Test number
    311896490041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,559 miles
    Test number
    182360419196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 LKM

Does T55 LKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 LKM is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 LKM?
The MOT on T55 LKM is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 LKM done?
T55 LKM was recorded at 154,812 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 6,595 miles a year.
Has T55 LKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 LKM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 LKM 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 LKM find?
T55 LKM passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower oil leak, but not excessive; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 5 more.

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