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Volkswagen Transporter

Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LR55 BWLMOT history

LR55 BWL is a beige diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LR55 BWL beige Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,604 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BWL was last recorded at 71,604 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 5,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,407 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,197 miles
Average per year
3,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,604 miles
  • 2024 – 66,407 miles
  • 2023 – 60,599 miles
  • 2022 – 57,183 miles
  • 2021 – 53,000 miles
  • 2020 – 48,803 miles
  • 2019 – 44,109 miles
  • 2018 – 40,804 miles
  • 2017 – 39,306 miles
  • 2016 – 37,997 miles
  • 2015 – 35,483 miles
  • 2014 – 32,825 miles
  • 2013 – 26,850 miles
  • 2012 – 25,126 miles
  • 2011 – 22,799 miles
  • 2010 – 20,781 miles
  • 2009 – 17,905 miles
  • 2008 – 14,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,604 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,604 miles (+5,197)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,604 miles
    Test number
    478938656305
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass66,407 miles (+5,808)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,407 miles
    Test number
    697971715251
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,599 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,599 miles
    Test number
    477275894816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,183 miles
    Test number
    784734089349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail57,183 miles (+4,183)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,183 miles
    Test number
    491803080003
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,000 miles
    Test number
    271039992505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,000 miles (+4,197)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,000 miles
    Test number
    707594123879
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass48,803 miles (+4,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,803 miles
    Test number
    798748426528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass44,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,109 miles
    Test number
    247735210845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,109 miles (+3,305)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,109 miles
    Test number
    253084054757
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass40,804 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,804 miles
    Test number
    582634862404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,306 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,306 miles
    Test number
    931883951533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,997 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,997 miles
    Test number
    130514383563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,483 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,483 miles
    Test number
    650299913932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,825 miles (+5,975)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,825 miles
    Test number
    137372754238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,850 miles
    Test number
    758334923286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    509654423277
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  18. Fail26,849 miles (+1,723)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,849 miles
    Test number
    385494323232
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass25,126 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,126 miles
    Test number
    918805612235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,799 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,799 miles
    Test number
    747948121254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,781 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,781 miles
    Test number
    262861060201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,905 miles (+3,818)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,905 miles
    Test number
    372134679420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,087 miles
    Test number
    334944888250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 BWL

Does LR55 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BWL is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BWL?
The MOT on LR55 BWL is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 BWL done?
LR55 BWL was recorded at 71,604 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,328 miles a year.
Has LR55 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BWL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 BWL 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 BWL find?
LR55 BWL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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