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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 TZVMOT history

LR55 TZV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 197,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LR55 TZV blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
197,911 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 TZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 TZV was last recorded at 197,911 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 3,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,193 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,718 miles
Average per year
10,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,911 miles
  • 2025 – 194,193 miles
  • 2023 – 194,159 miles
  • 2022 – 185,837 miles
  • 2021 – 172,309 miles
  • 2019 – 151,485 miles
  • 2018 – 135,221 miles
  • 2017 – 116,968 miles
  • 2016 – 101,625 miles
  • 2014 – 79,458 miles
  • 2013 – 55,925 miles
  • 2012 – 48,755 miles
  • 2011 – 40,776 miles
  • 2010 – 34,548 miles
  • 2009 – 27,955 miles
  • 2008 – 21,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,911 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass197,911 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    197,911 miles
    Test number
    407768769657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass194,193 miles (+34)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    194,193 miles
    Test number
    327951286179
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass194,159 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    194,159 miles
    Test number
    106828159600
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail194,159 miles (+8,322)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,159 miles
    Test number
    827713068499
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass185,837 miles (+145)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    185,837 miles
    Test number
    183429727061
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and center
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail185,692 miles (+13,383)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,692 miles
    Test number
    849822550953
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and center
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and wearing badly on inside (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass172,309 miles (+181)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    172,309 miles
    Test number
    261281917999
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit on outside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit on inside (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail172,128 miles (+20,643)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,128 miles
    Test number
    644724955952
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit on outside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit on inside (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass151,485 miles (+362)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,485 miles
    Test number
    353734573156
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre seat
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail151,123 miles (+15,902)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,123 miles
    Test number
    907434566842
    • 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass135,221 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,221 miles
    Test number
    731556090938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail135,199 miles (+18,231)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,199 miles
    Test number
    619592789635
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass116,968 miles (+15,343)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,968 miles
    Test number
    244417463904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,625 miles (+22,167)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,625 miles
    Test number
    639155888038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,458 miles (+23,533)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,458 miles
    Test number
    468711524374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,925 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,925 miles
    Test number
    379407373292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail55,841 miles (+7,086)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,841 miles
    Test number
    805475573295
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail48,755 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    807000142347
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass48,755 miles (+7,979)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    995800642337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,776 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,776 miles
    Test number
    456330041345
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass40,776 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,776 miles
    Test number
    665380141327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,548 miles
    Test number
    432410640363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,548 miles (+6,593)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,548 miles
    Test number
    833290240319
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass27,955 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,955 miles
    Test number
    540117339391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,543 miles
    Test number
    770284838393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 TZV

Does LR55 TZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 TZV is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 TZV?
The MOT on LR55 TZV is valid until 24 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 TZV done?
LR55 TZV was recorded at 197,911 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 10,284 miles a year.
Has LR55 TZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 TZV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 TZV 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 TZV find?
LR55 TZV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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