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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 UZJMOT history

LR55 UZJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LR55 UZJ silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
150,273 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 UZJ
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
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 UZJ was last recorded at 150,273 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 6,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,102 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,171 miles
Average per year
7,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,273 miles
  • 2025 – 144,102 miles
  • 2024 – 144,067 miles
  • 2023 – 142,340 miles
  • 2021 – 136,024 miles
  • 2020 – 130,341 miles
  • 2019 – 124,077 miles
  • 2018 – 108,902 miles
  • 2017 – 96,826 miles
  • 2016 – 86,386 miles
  • 2015 – 70,195 miles
  • 2014 – 16,032 miles
  • 2013 – 45,109 miles
  • 2012 – 40,875 miles
  • 2011 – 37,333 miles
  • 2010 – 32,729 miles
  • 2009 – 27,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,273 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,273 miles (+6,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    150,273 miles
    Test number
    472550401758
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,102 miles (+35)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,102 miles
    Test number
    687039220403
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,067 miles (+1,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,067 miles
    Test number
    504043156572
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,340 miles (+6,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,340 miles
    Test number
    174390323156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass136,024 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,024 miles
    Test number
    118685712308
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail136,015 miles (+42)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,015 miles
    Test number
    170275370884
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Both side (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail135,973 miles (+5,632)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,973 miles
    Test number
    247109348570
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,341 miles
    Test number
    510487458293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,341 miles (+6,264)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,341 miles
    Test number
    474170072338
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam offside headlamp goes out when switched to main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass124,077 miles (+15,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,077 miles
    Test number
    438819078792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass108,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,902 miles
    Test number
    837728428823
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail108,902 miles (+12,076)3 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,902 miles
    Test number
    945280541136
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass96,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,826 miles
    Test number
    546655509993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,826 miles (+10,440)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,826 miles
    Test number
    335447994864
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass86,386 miles (+111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,386 miles
    Test number
    677156660675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail86,275 miles (+16,080)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,275 miles
    Test number
    864643794737
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass70,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    817416685004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,788 miles (+1,756)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,788 miles
    Test number
    949896485071
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Fail16,032 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,032 miles
    Test number
    597623774088
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass54,246 miles (+9,137)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,246 miles
    Test number
    797253074042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass45,109 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,109 miles
    Test number
    306433773013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,875 miles (+3,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,875 miles
    Test number
    508910192047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass37,333 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,333 miles
    Test number
    938321511188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,729 miles (+5,479)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,729 miles
    Test number
    633700010174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,250 miles
    Test number
    752108119181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 UZJ

Does LR55 UZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 UZJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 UZJ?
The MOT on LR55 UZJ is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 UZJ done?
LR55 UZJ was recorded at 150,273 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 7,046 miles a year.
Has LR55 UZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 UZJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR55 UZJ 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 UZJ find?
LR55 UZJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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