
Suzuki Swift
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,490 cc
LR55 VDNMOT history
LR55 VDN is a grey petrol Suzuki Swift first used on 29 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,972 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 115,972 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,988 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 VDN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Swift
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,490 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 VDN was last recorded at 115,972 miles on 11 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 115,972 miles · 8 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,988 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,972 miles
- 2025 – 89,677 miles
- 2024 – 81,065 miles
- 2023 – 75,145 miles
- 2022 – 72,315 miles
- 2021 – 70,077 miles
- 2020 – 68,453 miles
- 2019 – 65,594 miles
- 2018 – 62,994 miles
- 2017 – 61,833 miles
- 2016 – 59,548 miles
- 2015 – 57,665 miles
- 2014 – 56,740 miles
- 2013 – 51,908 miles
- 2012 – 46,937 miles
- 2011 – 42,559 miles
- 2010 – 36,886 miles
- 2009 – 29,779 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush starting peel - but no movement present
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Some play in both front strut top mounts.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,972 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 115,972 miles
- Test number
- 598164676390
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Fail115,972 miles (+26,295)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,972 miles
- Test number
- 752494557640
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Two hangers corroded snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass89,677 miles (+8,612)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 89,677 miles
- Test number
- 348344639361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,065 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 81,065 miles
- Test number
- 986183253553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,062 miles (+5,917)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,062 miles
- Test number
- 696863333070
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,145 miles (+2,830)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 75,145 miles
- Test number
- 853672425400
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,315 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 72,315 miles
- Test number
- 932309250379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail72,315 miles (+2,238)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,315 miles
- Test number
- 166938074987
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass70,077 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2022
- Odometer
- 70,077 miles
- Test number
- 731713249294
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush starting peel - but no movement present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail70,069 miles (+1,616)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,069 miles
- Test number
- 726825454559
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Strut Mount Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror Body Loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush starting peel - but no movement present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,453 miles (+2,859)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 68,453 miles
- Test number
- 655001478842
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front play in top strut mount
Pass65,594 miles (+103)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 65,594 miles
- Test number
- 417631786922
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySome play in both front strut top mounts.
Fail65,491 miles (+2,497)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,491 miles
- Test number
- 322000358188
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm lower balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm lower balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock appears to have been cleaned off although fluid leak evident from main seal and around lower mount/bolt and axle. (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalanced with offside lagging @38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySome play in both front strut top mounts.
Pass62,994 miles (+1,161)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 62,994 miles
- Test number
- 521026492209
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass61,833 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 61,833 miles
- Test number
- 741525083397
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail61,820 miles (+2,272)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,820 miles
- Test number
- 843077743890
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass59,548 miles (+1,883)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 59,548 miles
- Test number
- 923871113311
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass57,665 miles (+925)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 57,665 miles
- Test number
- 289769925049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,740 miles (+4,832)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 56,740 miles
- Test number
- 539392124084
- NoteSee seperate advisory sheet
Pass51,908 miles (+4,971)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 51,908 miles
- Test number
- 908611123045
- NoteSee seperate advisory sheet
Pass46,937 miles (+4,378)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 46,937 miles
- Test number
- 639013122056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,559 miles (+5,673)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 42,559 miles
- Test number
- 799679011072
- NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split from sleeves and perishing.
Pass36,886 miles (+7,107)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 36,886 miles
- Test number
- 543258610086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 29,779 miles
- Test number
- 411528429020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 VDN
- Does LR55 VDN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VDN is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 VDN?
- The MOT on LR55 VDN is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 VDN done?
- LR55 VDN was recorded at 115,972 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,988 miles a year.
- Has LR55 VDN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 VDN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR55 VDN 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 VDN find?
- LR55 VDN passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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