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LS55BWA
2005 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LS55BWA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2005
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 20 Jun 2027
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
26 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 257,478 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 256,607 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2026 6 Jun 20264 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 255,305 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2025 6 Jun 20263 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 254,957 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2024 6 Jun 202631 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 254,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 253,414 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 250,819 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 249,138 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s (1.1.11 (c))
5 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 249,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
31 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 248,397 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on dge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 248,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on dge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre
18 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 237,916 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
21 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 226,392 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 226,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 213,373 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
14 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 213,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to read 51% (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced slow to read 46% (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 inner edge (4.1.E.1)
1 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 200,096 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 200,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 189,615 MI
6 Jun 202622 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 189,615 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2015 6 Jun 202627 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 176,138 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2014 6 Jun 202626 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 176,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
12 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 164,704 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 164,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 156,035 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 156,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 142,557 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
22 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 142,557 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 127,546 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2010 6 Jun 20265 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 127,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
9 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 106,518 MI
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LS55BWA was registered on 2005-11-02
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