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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.

LR55 VDN grey Suzuki Swift – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Swift, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass115,972 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass89,677 miles (+8,612)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,677 miles
    Test number
    348344639361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,065 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,065 miles
    Test number
    986183253553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass57,665 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,665 miles
    Test number
    289769925049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,740 miles (+4,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,740 miles
    Test number
    539392124084
    • NoteSee seperate advisory sheet
  20. Pass51,908 miles (+4,971)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,908 miles
    Test number
    908611123045
    • NoteSee seperate advisory sheet
  21. Pass46,937 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,937 miles
    Test number
    639013122056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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.
  23. Pass36,886 miles (+7,107)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,886 miles
    Test number
    543258610086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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