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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,896 cc

T55 LSLMOT history

T55 LSL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,408 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 LSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 LSL was last recorded at 131,408 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 3,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2016: 50,138 miles, lower than 468,281 miles on 4 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,650 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,408 miles
  • 2024 – 127,650 miles
  • 2023 – 123,324 miles
  • 2022 – 116,863 miles
  • 2021 – 102,230 miles
  • 2020 – 94,436 miles
  • 2019 – 84,036 miles
  • 2018 – 71,141 miles
  • 2017 – 58,420 miles
  • 2016 – 50,138 miles
  • 2015 – 468,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,408 miles
  • AdvisoryScreen wash not tested due to freezing conditions

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,408 miles (+3,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,408 miles
    Test number
    922029876511
    • AdvisoryScreen wash not tested due to freezing conditions
  2. Pass127,650 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,650 miles
    Test number
    326203116709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,324 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,324 miles
    Test number
    962439061581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,322 miles (+6,459)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,322 miles
    Test number
    901051752806
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass116,863 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,863 miles
    Test number
    581051672542
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail116,861 miles (+7,397)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,861 miles
    Test number
    964615436303
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass109,464 miles (+7,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,464 miles
    Test number
    131357457101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass102,230 miles (+7,794)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,230 miles
    Test number
    155343139345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,436 miles (+10,400)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,436 miles
    Test number
    113105826036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,036 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,036 miles
    Test number
    448083451032
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail84,036 miles (+12,895)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,036 miles
    Test number
    974934560645
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass71,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,141 miles
    Test number
    720231612534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords
    • AdvisorySpare tyre cut deep enough to reach the cords
  13. Fail71,141 miles (+12,721)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,141 miles
    Test number
    526215986381
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass58,420 miles (+8,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,420 miles
    Test number
    734376196059
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin corroded and pealing
  15. Pass50,138 miles (-418,143)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,138 miles
    Test number
    805074439608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass468,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    468,281 miles
    Test number
    756375155172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 LSL

Does T55 LSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 LSL is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 LSL?
The MOT on T55 LSL is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 LSL done?
T55 LSL was recorded at 131,408 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025.
Has T55 LSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 LSL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T55 LSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 LSL find?
T55 LSL passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: screen wash not tested due to freezing conditions.

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