Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LR55 BWJMOT history
LR55 BWJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,165 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 162,165 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,337 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 BWJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 BWJ was last recorded at 162,165 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 162,150 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 7,337 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 162,165 miles
- 2024 – 150,891 miles
- 2023 – 143,227 miles
- 2022 – 137,204 miles
- 2021 – 134,126 miles
- 2020 – 128,209 miles
- 2019 – 123,770 miles
- 2018 – 118,010 miles
- 2017 – 115,119 miles
- 2016 – 109,292 miles
- 2015 – 101,916 miles
- 2014 – 93,206 miles
- 2013 – 83,442 miles
- 2012 – 76,679 miles
- 2011 – 67,959 miles
- 2010 – 62,407 miles
- 2009 – 47,847 miles
- 2008 – 36,841 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,165 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,165 miles (+15)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 162,165 miles
- Test number
- 495016023099
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail162,150 miles (+11,259)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,150 miles
- Test number
- 902200965193
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass150,891 miles (+7,664)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 150,891 miles
- Test number
- 319784674580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,227 miles (+6,023)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 143,227 miles
- Test number
- 731709982563
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit. heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,204 miles (+3,078)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 137,204 miles
- Test number
- 858293221079
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass134,126 miles (+34)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 134,126 miles
- Test number
- 836779662022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail134,092 miles (+5,883)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,092 miles
- Test number
- 426333460139
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre Repairable.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass128,209 miles (+4,439)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 128,209 miles
- Test number
- 991792671418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fwd (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement aft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass123,770 miles (+5,760)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 123,770 miles
- Test number
- 174444361877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,010 miles (+2,891)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 118,010 miles
- Test number
- 778800096030
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear brakes well worn
- AdvisoryFront tyres low on tread
- AdvisoryNearside front brake hose heavily perished and just a pass
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe heavily corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front brake hose perished
Pass115,119 miles (+5,827)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 115,119 miles
- Test number
- 676162819969
- AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake hoses heavily perished
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs thin
- AdvisoryRear inner brake pads look very low
Pass109,292 miles (+7,376)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 109,292 miles
- Test number
- 436429701262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt in hub (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt in hub (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass101,916 miles (+8,710)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 101,916 miles
- Test number
- 153387729665
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished
Pass93,206 miles (+9,764)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 93,206 miles
- Test number
- 969558494243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront number plate poor
Pass83,442 miles (+6,763)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 83,442 miles
- Test number
- 737210803360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,679 miles (+8,720)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 76,679 miles
- Test number
- 137961102363
- NoteNear side front tyre smooth on outer edge,the nearside rear tyre is low on tread and losing shape.
- NoteRear brake pads look low.
Pass67,959 miles (+5,552)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 67,959 miles
- Test number
- 648245791220
- Note50% of centre brake light not working
- NoteAll brake discs worn
- NoteN/s rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm) and wearing out of shape
Pass62,407 miles (+14,560)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 62,407 miles
- Test number
- 492655490295
- NoteSlight damage to nearside rear outer sill.
- NoteSpilt in nearside rear tyre tread,and wear inner edge.
Fail47,847 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,847 miles
- Test number
- 124472699284
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,847 miles (+11,006)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 47,847 miles
- Test number
- 241952199291
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail36,841 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,841 miles
- Test number
- 334065078213
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOnly half high level brake light working but ok for mot.
Pass36,841 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 36,841 miles
- Test number
- 373855878255
- NoteOnly half high level brake light working but ok for mot.
Questions about LR55 BWJ
- Does LR55 BWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BWJ is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 BWJ?
- The MOT on LR55 BWJ is valid until 4 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 BWJ done?
- LR55 BWJ was recorded at 162,165 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 7,337 miles a year.
- Has LR55 BWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 BWJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR55 BWJ 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 BWJ find?
- LR55 BWJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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