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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 TZUMOT history

LR55 TZU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

LR55 TZU red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,446 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 TZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 TZU was last recorded at 160,446 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 14,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,480 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
14,966 miles
Average per year
7,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,446 miles
  • 2025 – 145,480 miles
  • 2024 – 136,940 miles
  • 2023 – 126,037 miles
  • 2022 – 119,276 miles
  • 2021 – 118,712 miles
  • 2020 – 116,916 miles
  • 2019 – 114,336 miles
  • 2018 – 109,711 miles
  • 2017 – 104,364 miles
  • 2016 – 100,115 miles
  • 2015 – 93,431 miles
  • 2014 – 84,671 miles
  • 2013 – 78,252 miles
  • 2012 – 69,339 miles
  • 2011 – 60,535 miles
  • 2010 – 47,362 miles
  • 2009 – 37,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,446 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,446 miles (+14,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,446 miles
    Test number
    656532489729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass145,480 miles (+8,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,480 miles
    Test number
    365881435483
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass136,940 miles (+120)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    136,940 miles
    Test number
    558309317524
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective

  4. Fail136,820 miles (+10,783)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,820 miles
    Test number
    144554479847
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective

  5. Pass126,037 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,037 miles
    Test number
    603169977062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail126,019 miles (+6,743)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,019 miles
    Test number
    644405109373
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass119,276 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,276 miles
    Test number
    110459490085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,712 miles (+1,796)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,712 miles
    Test number
    280530778114
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass116,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,916 miles
    Test number
    771472021320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail116,916 miles (+2,580)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,916 miles
    Test number
    247647082965
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass114,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,336 miles
    Test number
    380255923801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,336 miles (+4,625)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,336 miles
    Test number
    748110482586
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass109,711 miles (+5,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,711 miles
    Test number
    609978496105
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear disc & pads worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer drive shaft rubber slight split

  14. Pass104,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    766322977065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail104,364 miles (+4,249)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    287957361143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass100,115 miles (+6,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,115 miles
    Test number
    509930511821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass93,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,431 miles
    Test number
    114077587280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,431 miles (+8,760)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,431 miles
    Test number
    772264364092
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass84,671 miles (+6,419)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    366693004386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,252 miles
    Test number
    175593233347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail78,252 miles (+8,913)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,252 miles
    Test number
    236463333344
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail69,339 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,339 miles
    Test number
    347628402352
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass69,339 miles (+8,804)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,339 miles
    Test number
    785608502322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,535 miles (+13,173)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,535 miles
    Test number
    868009201394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,362 miles
    Test number
    223222000306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,357 miles (+10,231)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,357 miles
    Test number
    444642200350
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass37,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,126 miles
    Test number
    251194719384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,126 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,126 miles
    Test number
    993404819317
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about LR55 TZU

Does LR55 TZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 TZU is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 TZU?
The MOT on LR55 TZU is valid until 9 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 TZU done?
LR55 TZU was recorded at 160,446 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 7,401 miles a year.
Has LR55 TZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 TZU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 TZU 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 TZU find?
LR55 TZU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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