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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LR55 MLZMOT history

LR55 MLZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 193,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

LR55 MLZ grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2024
Mileage
193,739 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 MLZ was last recorded at 193,739 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 2,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,604 miles · 20 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,135 miles
Average per year
6,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,739 miles
  • 2023 – 191,604 miles
  • 2022 – 189,525 miles
  • 2021 – 185,681 miles
  • 2020 – 183,032 miles
  • 2019 – 178,525 miles
  • 2018 – 169,949 miles
  • 2016 – 160,443 miles
  • 2015 – 154,868 miles
  • 2014 – 150,645 miles
  • 2013 – 143,064 miles
  • 2012 – 134,601 miles
  • 2011 – 129,891 miles
  • 2010 – 124,716 miles
  • 2009 – 116,073 miles
  • 2008 – 92,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail193,739 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail193,739 miles (+2,135)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,739 miles
    Test number
    447918808562
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass191,604 miles (+2,079)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    191,604 miles
    Test number
    405211032938
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass189,525 miles (+3,844)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    189,525 miles
    Test number
    310088097871
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass185,681 miles (+2,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    185,681 miles
    Test number
    188409650010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass183,032 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    183,032 miles
    Test number
    536601380468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail183,002 miles (+4,477)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,002 miles
    Test number
    231501632816
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass178,525 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    178,525 miles
    Test number
    689344458191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail178,510 miles (+8,561)4 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,510 miles
    Test number
    534559975301
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass169,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    169,949 miles
    Test number
    798353817582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail169,949 miles (+9,506)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,949 miles
    Test number
    649964706683
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass160,443 miles (+5,575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    160,443 miles
    Test number
    243978642179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass154,868 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    154,868 miles
    Test number
    532763237796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,645 miles (+7,581)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    150,645 miles
    Test number
    117268554289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail143,064 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,064 miles
    Test number
    155953663276
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass143,064 miles (+8,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    143,064 miles
    Test number
    357383663295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass134,601 miles (+4,710)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    134,601 miles
    Test number
    119801662244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,891 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    129,891 miles
    Test number
    596707151285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass124,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    124,716 miles
    Test number
    532468550288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail124,716 miles (+8,643)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,716 miles
    Test number
    334456550223
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front seat occupied by child seat at time of test not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

  20. Pass116,073 miles (+23,626)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    116,073 miles
    Test number
    631807989234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,447 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    92,447 miles
    Test number
    722524678249
    • NoteFuel tank straps damaged

  22. Fail92,447 miles9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,447 miles
    Test number
    434353978277
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFuel tank straps damaged

Questions about LR55 MLZ

Does LR55 MLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 MLZ expired on 10 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MLZ?
The MOT on LR55 MLZ expired on 10 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 MLZ done?
LR55 MLZ was recorded at 193,739 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 6,245 miles a year.
Has LR55 MLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MLZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 MLZ 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 MLZ find?
LR55 MLZ failed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside headlamp light intensity severely reduced; offside front position lamp not working, and 8 more.

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