Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LR55 UALMOT history
LR55 UAL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,932 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 138,932 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,528 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 UAL
- 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 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 UAL was last recorded at 138,932 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Dec 2024: 137,353 miles, lower than 143,480 miles on 30 Nov 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 137,357 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,575 miles
- Average per year
- 6,528 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 138,932 miles
- 2024 – 137,357 miles
- 2023 – 143,480 miles
- 2022 – 132,490 miles
- 2021 – 129,898 miles
- 2020 – 123,445 miles
- 2019 – 110,463 miles
- 2018 – 100,167 miles
- 2017 – 95,322 miles
- 2015 – 93,344 miles
- 2014 – 89,186 miles
- 2013 – 79,194 miles
- 2012 – 64,985 miles
- 2011 – 55,168 miles
- 2010 – 39,762 miles
- 2009 – 29,086 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,932 miles
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside headlamp dip beam image deteriorated slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside mirror housing damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,932 miles (+1,575)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 138,932 miles
- Test number
- 672705303968
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,357 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 137,357 miles
- Test number
- 298874269377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,353 miles (-6,127)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,353 miles
- Test number
- 293452953826
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Metal ends corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Pass143,480 miles (+10,990)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 143,480 miles
- Test number
- 869810787420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,490 miles (+2,592)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 132,490 miles
- Test number
- 655927329671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,898 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 129,898 miles
- Test number
- 175293701894
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,890 miles (+6,445)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,890 miles
- Test number
- 762566741059
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie rod has excessive play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass123,445 miles (+12,982)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 123,445 miles
- Test number
- 482331561977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,463 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 110,463 miles
- Test number
- 788297461327
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated SEVERAL HOSES HAVE AGE CRACKING . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play SOME PLAY NEARSIDE INNER RACK BALL OR STEERING RACK BODY , SUGGEST CHECKED OUT . (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL HAS PRETTY BAD CRACKING ,SUGGEST REPLACED SOON .
- AdvisoryRear REAR EXHAUST BOX PRETTY CORRODED .
Fail110,463 miles (+10,296)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,463 miles
- Test number
- 738877991076
- Repaired at testFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective BONNET SAFETY CATCH JAMMED IN OPEN POSITION . (3.1 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated SEVERAL HOSES HAVE AGE CRACKING . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play SOME PLAY NEARSIDE INNER RACK BALL OR STEERING RACK BODY , SUGGEST CHECKED OUT . (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL HAS PRETTY BAD CRACKING ,SUGGEST REPLACED SOON .
- AdvisoryRear REAR EXHAUST BOX PRETTY CORRODED .
Pass100,167 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 100,167 miles
- Test number
- 497329329668
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp dip beam image deteriorated slightly
Fail100,167 miles (+4,845)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,167 miles
- Test number
- 730373146303
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp dip beam image deteriorated slightly
Pass95,322 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 95,322 miles
- Test number
- 381638611704
- AdvisoryNearside mirror housing damaged
Fail95,316 miles (+1,972)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,316 miles
- Test number
- 799554981056
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall badly perished exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both beams (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside mirror housing damaged
- AdvisoryBrake discs deteriorated,worn and pitted
Pass93,344 miles (+4,158)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 93,344 miles
- Test number
- 384481645830
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside inner rack end
Pass89,186 miles (+9,992)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 89,186 miles
- Test number
- 236914174250
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass79,194 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 79,194 miles
- Test number
- 856983473229
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail79,194 miles (+14,209)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,194 miles
- Test number
- 125379663280
- FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass64,985 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 64,985 miles
- Test number
- 549690672291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,981 miles (+9,813)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,981 miles
- Test number
- 338295762498
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass55,168 miles (+15,406)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 55,168 miles
- Test number
- 975357651204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,762 miles (+10,676)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 39,762 miles
- Test number
- 504544440275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 29,086 miles
- Test number
- 234893419061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,086 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,086 miles
- Test number
- 534893219039
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about LR55 UAL
- Does LR55 UAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 UAL is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 UAL?
- The MOT on LR55 UAL is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 UAL done?
- LR55 UAL was recorded at 138,932 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 6,528 miles a year.
- Has LR55 UAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 UAL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR55 UAL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Dec 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR55 UAL find?
- LR55 UAL passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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