
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T55 LRAMOT history
T55 LRA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,098 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 177,098 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,898 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 LRA
- 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
- 2 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T55 LRA was last recorded at 177,098 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 6,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Oct 2023: 159,069 miles, lower than 159,608 miles on 4 Oct 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 170,113 miles · 25 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,985 miles
- Average per year
- 5,898 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,098 miles
- 2025 – 170,113 miles
- 2024 – 165,389 miles
- 2023 – 159,069 miles
- 2022 – 147,401 miles
- 2021 – 139,910 miles
- 2020 – 135,666 miles
- 2019 – 129,935 miles
- 2018 – 124,104 miles
- 2017 – 115,823 miles
- 2016 – 108,459 miles
- 2015 – 103,609 miles
- 2014 – 100,651 miles
- 2013 – 96,525 miles
- 2012 – 92,095 miles
- 2011 – 85,834 miles
- 2010 – 81,019 miles
- 2009 – 75,518 miles
- 2008 – 69,967 miles
- 2007 – 63,572 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- DangerousRear Handbrake parking brake not working both sides
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step to sill area corrosion and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Centre exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded and loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail177,098 miles (+6,985)2 dangerous10 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,098 miles
- Test number
- 168649810410
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Handbrake parking brake not working both sides
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step to sill area corrosion and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass170,113 miles (+4,724)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 170,113 miles
- Test number
- 390235454667
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass165,389 miles (+6,320)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 165,389 miles
- Test number
- 872589705856
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable from lever corroded at the rear (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass159,069 miles (-539)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 159,069 miles
- Test number
- 564061914932
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded and loose
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough Both strut top mountings sticking slightly (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight lift in offside front strut top mount
Fail159,608 miles (+12,207)6 dangerous6 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,608 miles
- Test number
- 645318624706
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40 R20 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower mounting nut missing ( bolt badly worn ) (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both ( Nearside on metal ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded and loose
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake reading low
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough Both strut top mountings sticking slightly (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass147,401 miles (+7,491)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 147,401 miles
- Test number
- 858951313986
- AdvisoryFront Number plate insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber top swivel bush showing signs of wear
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass139,910 miles (+4,244)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 139,910 miles
- Test number
- 977791452081
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush starting to separate (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass135,666 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 135,666 miles
- Test number
- 382285474146
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at osr flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside outer sill has been repaired and filled/sealed tested with magnet to check structural integrity as best as possible (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated
Fail135,661 miles (+5,726)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,661 miles
- Test number
- 852544825474
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at osr flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside outer sill has been repaired and filled/sealed tested with magnet to check structural integrity as best as possible (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated
Pass129,935 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 129,935 miles
- Test number
- 949177605107
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished / splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering slightly rough / noisy in operation - both strut top bearings sticking
Fail129,934 miles (+5,830)3 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,934 miles
- Test number
- 272509391253
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail split (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBraking system leaking servo vacuum pipe split ( at 2 places ) (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished / splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering slightly rough / noisy in operation - both strut top bearings sticking
Pass124,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 124,104 miles
- Test number
- 753487794136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,104 miles (+8,281)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,104 miles
- Test number
- 194984061235
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Suspension component missing hub mounting bolt onto strut (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Pass115,823 miles (+7,364)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 115,823 miles
- Test number
- 348142416812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,459 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 108,459 miles
- Test number
- 785118254993
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake application slightly uneven
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Fail108,454 miles (+4,845)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,454 miles
- Test number
- 151142704726
- FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake application slightly uneven
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass103,609 miles (+2,958)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 103,609 miles
- Test number
- 324004590412
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust box corroded
Pass100,651 miles (+4,126)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 100,651 miles
- Test number
- 845889594192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,525 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 96,525 miles
- Test number
- 376889313266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,525 miles (+4,430)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,525 miles
- Test number
- 439618813276
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass92,095 miles (+6,261)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 92,095 miles
- Test number
- 556382222241
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass85,834 miles (+4,815)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 85,834 miles
- Test number
- 136162621228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,019 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 81,019 miles
- Test number
- 331325910449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,017 miles (+5,499)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,017 miles
- Test number
- 384514310209
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass75,518 miles (+5,551)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 75,518 miles
- Test number
- 872640199116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,967 miles (+6,395)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 69,967 miles
- Test number
- 271753398151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,572 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 63,572 miles
- Test number
- 563712997146
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about T55 LRA
- Does T55 LRA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 LRA is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T55 LRA?
- The MOT on T55 LRA is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 LRA done?
- T55 LRA was recorded at 177,098 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,898 miles a year.
- Has T55 LRA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 LRA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on T55 LRA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T55 LRA find?
- T55 LRA failed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 10 major defects: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; rear handbrake parking brake not working both sides; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer, and 9 more.
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