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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 OFWMOT history

LR05 OFW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 160,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LR05 OFW silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
160,724 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 OFW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 OFW was last recorded at 160,724 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 3,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,496 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,228 miles
Average per year
5,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,724 miles
  • 2025 – 157,496 miles
  • 2024 – 146,665 miles
  • 2023 – 144,780 miles
  • 2021 – 144,760 miles
  • 2020 – 144,505 miles
  • 2019 – 142,465 miles
  • 2018 – 137,249 miles
  • 2017 – 130,575 miles
  • 2016 – 114,716 miles
  • 2015 – 105,494 miles
  • 2014 – 94,640 miles
  • 2013 – 80,957 miles
  • 2012 – 76,419 miles
  • 2011 – 71,766 miles
  • 2010 – 66,895 miles
  • 2009 – 60,133 miles
  • 2008 – 55,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,724 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    160,724 miles
    Test number
    904010771348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,724 miles (+3,228)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,724 miles
    Test number
    653263750621
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,496 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,496 miles
    Test number
    984080404894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre scrubbing on edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Fail157,496 miles (+10,831)2 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,496 miles
    Test number
    641814604590
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main front to rear before undertray (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear just before undertray (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre scrubbing on edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Pass146,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,665 miles
    Test number
    242829802739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,665 miles (+1,885)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,665 miles
    Test number
    801081737292
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass144,780 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,780 miles
    Test number
    578530607713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass144,760 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,760 miles
    Test number
    220957013209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,505 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,505 miles
    Test number
    750852838211
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMid section exhaust outer skin deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 1.8mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail144,505 miles (+2,040)2 major1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,505 miles
    Test number
    526985946839
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMid section exhaust outer skin deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 1.8mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass142,465 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,465 miles
    Test number
    297048651864
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMid section exhaust box deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Reverse light inop
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail142,455 miles (+5,206)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,455 miles
    Test number
    698588639642
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMid section exhaust box deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Reverse light inop
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass137,249 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,249 miles
    Test number
    763445000928
    • AdvisoryCentre section outer skin deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All are missing
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Fail137,249 miles (+6,674)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,249 miles
    Test number
    707484160810
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre section outer skin deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All are missing
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Pass130,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,575 miles
    Test number
    212989426436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail130,575 miles (+15,859)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,575 miles
    Test number
    194835470124
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass114,716 miles (+9,222)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,716 miles
    Test number
    305564637296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,494 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,494 miles
    Test number
    429302527781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,492 miles (+10,852)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,492 miles
    Test number
    669936249381
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  20. Pass94,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,640 miles
    Test number
    156280654188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,639 miles (+13,682)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,639 miles
    Test number
    925410454183
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass80,957 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,957 miles
    Test number
    797621283016
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge

  23. Fail80,957 miles (+4,538)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,957 miles
    Test number
    617960883093
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge

  24. Fail76,419 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,419 miles
    Test number
    536847562084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMiddle & rear exhaust

  25. Pass76,419 miles (+4,653)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,419 miles
    Test number
    826667362077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMiddle & rear exhaust

  26. Pass71,766 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,766 miles
    Test number
    156655781444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,895 miles (+6,762)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,895 miles
    Test number
    104756880014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass60,133 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,133 miles
    Test number
    184725589016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,195 miles
    Test number
    382479788035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 OFW

Does LR05 OFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 OFW is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 OFW?
The MOT on LR05 OFW is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 OFW done?
LR05 OFW was recorded at 160,724 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,929 miles a year.
Has LR05 OFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 OFW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 OFW 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 OFW find?
LR05 OFW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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