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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LR55 BVWMOT history

LR55 BVW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 204,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LR55 BVW silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
204,370 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BVW was last recorded at 204,370 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,366 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
10,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,370 miles
  • 2024 – 201,219 miles
  • 2023 – 189,432 miles
  • 2022 – 174,351 miles
  • 2021 – 162,475 miles
  • 2020 – 150,820 miles
  • 2019 – 139,873 miles
  • 2018 – 128,227 miles
  • 2017 – 116,823 miles
  • 2016 – 105,068 miles
  • 2015 – 89,903 miles
  • 2014 – 79,193 miles
  • 2013 – 73,123 miles
  • 2012 – 62,068 miles
  • 2011 – 53,497 miles
  • 2010 – 45,188 miles
  • 2009 – 37,684 miles
  • 2008 – 28,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,370 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,370 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    204,370 miles
    Test number
    276290338570
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail204,366 miles (+3,147)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,366 miles
    Test number
    306761775295
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass201,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    201,219 miles
    Test number
    447585209914
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail201,219 miles (+11,787)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,219 miles
    Test number
    170331645044
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass189,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    189,432 miles
    Test number
    357260920503
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail189,432 miles (+15,081)1 dangerous10 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,432 miles
    Test number
    799327358670
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass174,351 miles (+11,876)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    174,351 miles
    Test number
    423059839164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,475 miles (+11,655)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,475 miles
    Test number
    856318508983
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass150,820 miles (+10,947)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,820 miles
    Test number
    606941651695
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  10. Pass139,873 miles (+11,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,873 miles
    Test number
    559085531256
    • AdvisorySlight play in front anti roll bar bushes and o/s/f anti roll link
  11. Pass128,227 miles (+11,404)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    128,227 miles
    Test number
    793827376013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,823 miles (+11,755)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,823 miles
    Test number
    993425933302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,068 miles (+15,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,068 miles
    Test number
    346580290634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Pass89,903 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,903 miles
    Test number
    483721479702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,687 miles (+10,494)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,687 miles
    Test number
    273039338574
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass79,193 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,193 miles
    Test number
    259891914345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,123 miles (+11,055)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,123 miles
    Test number
    896550713318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass62,068 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,068 miles
    Test number
    746587402333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,050 miles (+8,553)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,050 miles
    Test number
    186236002354
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  20. Pass53,497 miles (+8,309)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,497 miles
    Test number
    845064241361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,188 miles (+7,504)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,188 miles
    Test number
    493083330403
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront pads worn rear pads worn
    • NoteNsf tyre worn
  22. Pass37,684 miles (+9,216)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,684 miles
    Test number
    411765339469
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNsr tyre has cut in tread
  23. Pass28,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,468 miles
    Test number
    652240798261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 BVW

Does LR55 BVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BVW is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BVW?
The MOT on LR55 BVW is valid until 21 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 BVW done?
LR55 BVW was recorded at 204,370 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 10,306 miles a year.
Has LR55 BVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BVW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 BVW 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 BVW find?
LR55 BVW passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine oil.

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