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Volkswagen Transporter

Green and Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 FWHMOT history

LR05 FWH is a green and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 225,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LR05 FWH green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
225,865 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 FWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 FWH was last recorded at 225,865 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 2,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,947 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,918 miles
Average per year
7,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,865 miles
  • 2025 – 222,947 miles
  • 2024 – 216,690 miles
  • 2023 – 214,667 miles
  • 2022 – 212,713 miles
  • 2021 – 211,479 miles
  • 2020 – 208,199 miles
  • 2019 – 205,637 miles
  • 2018 – 194,442 miles
  • 2017 – 185,925 miles
  • 2016 – 179,993 miles
  • 2015 – 171,402 miles
  • 2014 – 158,146 miles
  • 2013 – 139,339 miles
  • 2012 – 132,601 miles
  • 2011 – 122,183 miles
  • 2010 – 113,156 miles
  • 2009 – 95,262 miles
  • 2008 – 89,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,865 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySlight movement in rear engine mounting.

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust middle and rear boxes outer skin deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,865 miles (+2,918)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    225,865 miles
    Test number
    794241105838
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in rear engine mounting.

  2. Pass222,947 miles (+6,257)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    222,947 miles
    Test number
    304985542741
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass216,690 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    216,690 miles
    Test number
    259701259709
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail216,690 miles (+2,023)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,690 miles
    Test number
    276180157542
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass214,667 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    214,667 miles
    Test number
    609706031385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass212,713 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    212,713 miles
    Test number
    408566877812
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle and rear boxes outer skin deteriorated

  7. Fail212,713 miles (+1,234)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,713 miles
    Test number
    529554478720
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle and rear boxes outer skin deteriorated

  8. Pass211,479 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    211,479 miles
    Test number
    312112629588
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  9. Fail211,479 miles (+3,280)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,479 miles
    Test number
    815115023057
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  10. Pass208,199 miles (+3)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    208,199 miles
    Test number
    697970056775
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing slightly
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated/corroded

  11. Fail208,196 miles (+2,559)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,196 miles
    Test number
    731592970742
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing slightly
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated/corroded

  12. Pass205,637 miles (+11,195)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    205,637 miles
    Test number
    410523403864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass194,442 miles (+8,517)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    194,442 miles
    Test number
    481996461453
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass185,925 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    185,925 miles
    Test number
    695816405132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass179,993 miles (+8,591)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    179,993 miles
    Test number
    157400890884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass171,402 miles (+13,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    171,402 miles
    Test number
    958139955185
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass158,146 miles (+134)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    158,146 miles
    Test number
    576242964102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePower steering squeek due to belt slightly lose

  18. Fail158,012 miles (+18,673)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,012 miles
    Test number
    308380464156
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePower steering squeek due to belt slightly lose

  19. Pass139,339 miles (+6,738)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    139,339 miles
    Test number
    805853843129
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad low light on dash
    • NoteSmall crack on screen zone B

  20. Pass132,601 miles (+10,418)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    132,601 miles
    Test number
    568558532157
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on dash

  21. Pass122,183 miles (+9,027)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    122,183 miles
    Test number
    926908731160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on dash

  22. Fail113,156 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,156 miles
    Test number
    250478020400
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass113,156 miles (+17,894)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    113,156 miles
    Test number
    272448420164
    • 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 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass95,262 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    95,262 miles
    Test number
    913810729183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    89,217 miles
    Test number
    632672808141
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LR05 FWH

Does LR05 FWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 FWH is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 FWH?
The MOT on LR05 FWH is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 FWH done?
LR05 FWH was recorded at 225,865 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 7,475 miles a year.
Has LR05 FWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 FWH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 FWH 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 LR05 FWH find?
LR05 FWH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; slight movement in rear engine mounting..

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