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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 BVUMOT history

LR55 BVU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LR55 BVU blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,457 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BVU was last recorded at 83,457 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,316 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,141 miles
Average per year
3,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,457 miles
  • 2024 – 81,316 miles
  • 2023 – 80,364 miles
  • 2022 – 78,348 miles
  • 2021 – 76,160 miles
  • 2020 – 75,125 miles
  • 2019 – 74,231 miles
  • 2018 – 72,621 miles
  • 2017 – 70,713 miles
  • 2016 – 69,370 miles
  • 2015 – 67,671 miles
  • 2014 – 65,724 miles
  • 2013 – 62,459 miles
  • 2012 – 60,088 miles
  • 2011 – 49,128 miles
  • 2010 – 38,821 miles
  • 2009 – 27,700 miles
  • 2008 – 16,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,457 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose back box and middle section outer case loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushs (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,457 miles (+2,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,457 miles
    Test number
    326436376286
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose back box and middle section outer case loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass81,316 miles (+952)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,316 miles
    Test number
    324841393461
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre/backbox corroded, outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,364 miles (+2,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,364 miles
    Test number
    401503766936
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose mid section peeling outer case (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass78,348 miles (+2,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,348 miles
    Test number
    195205557355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded, outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,160 miles (+1,035)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,160 miles
    Test number
    978292758140
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin deteriated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,125 miles (+894)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,125 miles
    Test number
    990996419068
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass74,231 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,231 miles
    Test number
    463057346745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail74,231 miles (+1,610)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,231 miles
    Test number
    444562156962
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,621 miles (+1,908)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,621 miles
    Test number
    505127306506
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass70,713 miles (+1,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,713 miles
    Test number
    232529336403
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass69,370 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,370 miles
    Test number
    235570928092
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushs (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail69,360 miles (+1,689)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,360 miles
    Test number
    121751645222
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushs (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass67,671 miles (+1,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,671 miles
    Test number
    997538970609
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front d-bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

  14. Pass65,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,724 miles
    Test number
    618949824333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,724 miles (+3,265)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,724 miles
    Test number
    139848124354
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass62,459 miles (+2,371)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,459 miles
    Test number
    487065413336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsf and nsf tyres on 3mm

  17. Pass60,088 miles (+10,960)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    405741322363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,128 miles (+10,307)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,128 miles
    Test number
    118608011316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,821 miles (+11,121)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,821 miles
    Test number
    370646310310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,700 miles (+10,981)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,700 miles
    Test number
    424470119310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,719 miles
    Test number
    812925528363
    • AdvisorySteering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Questions about LR55 BVU

Does LR55 BVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BVU is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BVU?
The MOT on LR55 BVU is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 BVU done?
LR55 BVU was recorded at 83,457 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,936 miles a year.
Has LR55 BVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BVU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LR55 BVU 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 BVU find?
LR55 BVU passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust silencer slightly loose back box and middle section outer case loose; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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