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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 BWNMOT history

LR55 BWN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

LR55 BWN silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,089 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BWN was last recorded at 108,089 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 5,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2018: 78,220 miles, lower than 78,423 miles on 28 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,616 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,473 miles
Average per year
4,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,089 miles
  • 2025 – 102,616 miles
  • 2023 – 98,192 miles
  • 2022 – 91,545 miles
  • 2021 – 86,594 miles
  • 2020 – 81,482 miles
  • 2019 – 80,317 miles
  • 2018 – 78,220 miles
  • 2017 – 70,750 miles
  • 2016 – 65,193 miles
  • 2015 – 61,428 miles
  • 2014 – 59,153 miles
  • 2013 – 49,315 miles
  • 2012 – 44,483 miles
  • 2010 – 39,114 miles
  • 2009 – 31,083 miles
  • 2008 – 23,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,089 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlights misty
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,089 miles (+5,473)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,089 miles
    Test number
    931478077730
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights misty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass102,616 miles (+4,424)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,616 miles
    Test number
    552536093271
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,192 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,192 miles
    Test number
    458713506425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension components corroded

  4. Fail98,175 miles (+6,630)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,175 miles
    Test number
    156044548375
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass91,545 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,545 miles
    Test number
    902708672195
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail91,542 miles (+4,948)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,542 miles
    Test number
    894405227577
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,594 miles (+5,112)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,594 miles
    Test number
    300898823069
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Nearside & Offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody slightly corroded

  8. Pass81,482 miles (+1,165)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,482 miles
    Test number
    539617163515
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    80,317 miles
    Test number
    913001126294
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail80,317 miles (+2,097)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,317 miles
    Test number
    885878517847
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,220 miles (-203)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,220 miles
    Test number
    822493267490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,423 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,423 miles
    Test number
    193527843848
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush has little play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged damaged but still holding

  13. Fail78,423 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,423 miles
    Test number
    366716775468
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged damaged but still holding

  14. Fail78,423 miles (+7,673)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,423 miles
    Test number
    937141785221
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged damaged but still holding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass70,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,750 miles
    Test number
    153407381631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail70,707 miles (+5,514)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,707 miles
    Test number
    234460491692
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass65,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,193 miles
    Test number
    132419029162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,193 miles (+3,765)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,193 miles
    Test number
    161768719255
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

  19. Pass61,428 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,428 miles
    Test number
    967487655096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,153 miles
    Test number
    188878684091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,153 miles (+9,838)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,153 miles
    Test number
    305978984054
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass49,315 miles (+4,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,315 miles
    Test number
    157452773492
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,483 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,483 miles
    Test number
    195394272419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,114 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,114 miles
    Test number
    402042690281
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass39,114 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,114 miles
    Test number
    591302090210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,083 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,083 miles
    Test number
    512182299265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,432 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,432 miles
    Test number
    820992388214
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass23,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,432 miles
    Test number
    984232988234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 BWN

Does LR55 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 BWN is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BWN?
The MOT on LR55 BWN is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 BWN done?
LR55 BWN was recorded at 108,089 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 4,774 miles a year.
Has LR55 BWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BWN has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 BWN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 BWN find?
LR55 BWN passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; corrosion to rear suspension components, and 5 more.

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