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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LR55 BVSMOT history

LR55 BVS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 241,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LR55 BVS blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
241,483 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
9,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BVS was last recorded at 241,483 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,483 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,483 miles
  • 2025 – 236,317 miles
  • 2024 – 228,108 miles
  • 2023 – 216,976 miles
  • 2022 – 207,782 miles
  • 2021 – 204,111 miles
  • 2020 – 197,057 miles
  • 2019 – 188,454 miles
  • 2018 – 173,658 miles
  • 2017 – 161,632 miles
  • 2016 – 151,034 miles
  • 2015 – 140,480 miles
  • 2014 – 130,063 miles
  • 2013 – 121,766 miles
  • 2012 – 114,715 miles
  • 2010 – 107,148 miles
  • 2009 – 91,532 miles
  • 2008 – 73,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,483 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Centre exhaust box in a poor condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    241,483 miles
    Test number
    699448526780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail241,483 miles (+5,166)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,483 miles
    Test number
    117872836098
    • DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE PLAY
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass236,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    236,317 miles
    Test number
    640020213486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail236,317 miles (+8,209)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,317 miles
    Test number
    958244515029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust in poor condition

  5. Pass228,108 miles (+4)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    228,108 miles
    Test number
    393424811223
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt stalk cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror glass slight damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray and underside covers fitted

  6. Fail228,104 miles (+11,128)1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,104 miles
    Test number
    958572084462
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F SEAT BELT CATCH COVER MISSING
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass216,976 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    216,976 miles
    Test number
    925711855078
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted some damaged

  8. Fail216,974 miles (+9,192)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,974 miles
    Test number
    901155822193
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted some damaged

  9. Pass207,782 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    207,782 miles
    Test number
    485624528934
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail207,780 miles (+3,669)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,780 miles
    Test number
    357872825090
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass204,111 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    204,111 miles
    Test number
    842361605056
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral centre exhaust silancer rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail204,109 miles (+7,052)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,109 miles
    Test number
    519505217924
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral centre exhaust silancer rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass197,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    197,057 miles
    Test number
    175092552228
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front small chip on windscreen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail197,055 miles (+8,601)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,055 miles
    Test number
    544216139702
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front small chip on windscreen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass188,454 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    188,454 miles
    Test number
    342714027286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box in a poor condition

  16. Fail188,452 miles (+14,794)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,452 miles
    Test number
    526768676021
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box in a poor condition

  17. Pass173,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    173,658 miles
    Test number
    749655258142
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box in a poor condition

  18. Fail173,656 miles (+12,024)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,656 miles
    Test number
    758473486637
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box in a poor condition

  19. Pass161,632 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    161,632 miles
    Test number
    773998151024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail161,632 miles (+10,598)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,632 miles
    Test number
    730456425327
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass151,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,034 miles
    Test number
    141652259467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail151,034 miles (+10,554)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,034 miles
    Test number
    882546457355
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass140,480 miles (+10,417)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    140,480 miles
    Test number
    515372075016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass130,063 miles (+8,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,063 miles
    Test number
    348030194066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass121,766 miles (+7,051)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    121,766 miles
    Test number
    129387883078
    • DangerousTowing eye fitted to front, (removed)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass114,715 miles (+7,567)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    114,715 miles
    Test number
    166618882420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  27. Pass107,148 miles (+15,616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    107,148 miles
    Test number
    681682390278
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass91,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,532 miles
    Test number
    451315489237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail91,532 miles (+18,374)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,532 miles
    Test number
    741305289296
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  30. Fail73,158 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,158 miles
    Test number
    260467688232
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass73,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    73,158 miles
    Test number
    540327688209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 BVS

Does LR55 BVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BVS is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BVS?
The MOT on LR55 BVS is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 BVS done?
LR55 BVS was recorded at 241,483 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 9,679 miles a year.
Has LR55 BVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BVS has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 BVS 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 LR55 BVS find?
LR55 BVS passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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