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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T55 LVRMOT history

T55 LVR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
165,093 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 LVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 LVR was last recorded at 165,093 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 3,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,010 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,083 miles
Average per year
6,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,093 miles
  • 2024 – 155,078 miles
  • 2023 – 150,212 miles
  • 2022 – 145,653 miles
  • 2021 – 139,453 miles
  • 2020 – 133,271 miles
  • 2019 – 131,110 miles
  • 2017 – 126,348 miles
  • 2016 – 120,560 miles
  • 2015 – 113,639 miles
  • 2014 – 106,857 miles
  • 2013 – 98,214 miles
  • 2012 – 88,660 miles
  • 2011 – 76,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,093 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    165,093 miles
    Test number
    298520501084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail165,093 miles (+3,083)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,093 miles
    Test number
    983358571584
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass162,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,010 miles
    Test number
    580535740168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail162,010 miles (+6,932)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,010 miles
    Test number
    480528234112
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass155,078 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,078 miles
    Test number
    180788951513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail155,078 miles (+4,866)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,078 miles
    Test number
    923398774792
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass150,212 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,212 miles
    Test number
    378129094861
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  8. Fail150,212 miles (+4,559)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,212 miles
    Test number
    222631572527
    • MajorEmissions not tested Boost pipe not connected (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  9. Pass145,653 miles (+6,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,653 miles
    Test number
    260255925729
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass139,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,453 miles
    Test number
    673536943613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,453 miles (+6,182)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,453 miles
    Test number
    823360769512
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass133,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,271 miles
    Test number
    939351402280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail133,271 miles (+2,161)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,271 miles
    Test number
    452625942229
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

  14. Pass131,110 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,110 miles
    Test number
    247000259898
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slight damage
    • AdvisoryEngine rattling on fast idle

  15. Fail131,110 miles (+4,762)8 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,110 miles
    Test number
    947217655248
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake pads got hot (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine rattling on fast idle

  16. Pass126,348 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    126,348 miles
    Test number
    498736357693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail126,301 miles (+5,741)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,301 miles
    Test number
    161574339915
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass120,560 miles (+6,921)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,560 miles
    Test number
    111029149176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass113,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    113,639 miles
    Test number
    628786954496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail113,632 miles (+6,775)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,632 miles
    Test number
    857579609684
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass106,857 miles (+8,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,857 miles
    Test number
    635020314372
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail98,214 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,214 miles
    Test number
    426042703307
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass98,214 miles (+9,554)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    98,214 miles
    Test number
    545752703301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,660 miles (+12,149)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,660 miles
    Test number
    367007502385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,511 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,511 miles
    Test number
    128448071263
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass76,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,511 miles
    Test number
    576328771244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 LVR

Does T55 LVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 LVR is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 LVR?
The MOT on T55 LVR is valid until 21 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 LVR done?
T55 LVR was recorded at 165,093 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,232 miles a year.
Has T55 LVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 LVR has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 LVR 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 LVR find?
T55 LVR passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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