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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 XTGMOT history

LR55 XTG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 209,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LR55 XTG silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
209,246 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XTG
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
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XTG was last recorded at 209,246 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,245 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,246 miles
  • 2025 – 204,400 miles
  • 2024 – 200,792 miles
  • 2023 – 194,218 miles
  • 2022 – 190,018 miles
  • 2021 – 185,651 miles
  • 2019 – 181,904 miles
  • 2018 – 177,245 miles
  • 2017 – 168,997 miles
  • 2016 – 156,766 miles
  • 2015 – 142,457 miles
  • 2014 – 140,947 miles
  • 2013 – 123,951 miles
  • 2012 – 100,226 miles
  • 2011 – 87,518 miles
  • 2010 – 77,059 miles
  • 2009 – 64,098 miles
  • 2008 – 63,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,246 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,246 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    209,246 miles
    Test number
    869279690408
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail209,245 miles (+4,845)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,245 miles
    Test number
    194862318495
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass204,400 miles (+3,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    204,400 miles
    Test number
    203612820631
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass200,792 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    200,792 miles
    Test number
    949206009515
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail200,792 miles (+6,574)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,792 miles
    Test number
    884440291152
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass194,218 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    194,218 miles
    Test number
    944015642023
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail194,218 miles (+4,200)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,218 miles
    Test number
    413848225177
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass190,018 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    190,018 miles
    Test number
    766021363941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass185,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    185,651 miles
    Test number
    275486369369
    • 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 Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail185,651 miles (+3,747)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,651 miles
    Test number
    509388393905
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass181,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    181,904 miles
    Test number
    463048821721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail181,904 miles (+4,659)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,904 miles
    Test number
    819555243022
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass177,245 miles (+8,248)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    177,245 miles
    Test number
    941216824957
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass168,997 miles (+83)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    168,997 miles
    Test number
    123545102409
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable chaffed, not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  15. Fail168,914 miles (+12,148)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,914 miles
    Test number
    312440026536
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable chaffed, not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  16. Pass156,766 miles (+14,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,766 miles
    Test number
    609139263636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass142,457 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    142,457 miles
    Test number
    705390795100
    • NoteMid exhaust coroded

  18. Fail142,457 miles (+1,510)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,457 miles
    Test number
    977840595129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteMid exhaust coroded

  19. Pass140,947 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    140,947 miles
    Test number
    836293194171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail140,946 miles (+16,995)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,946 miles
    Test number
    987870694198
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass123,951 miles (+23,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    123,951 miles
    Test number
    847531713209
    • NoteAll 4 tyres wearing on edges

  22. Pass100,226 miles (+12,708)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    529409942143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,518 miles
    Test number
    156746541456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail87,518 miles (+10,459)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,518 miles
    Test number
    189146041053
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass77,059 miles (+12,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,059 miles
    Test number
    172568440438
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass64,098 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,098 miles
    Test number
    664360329083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    63,717 miles
    Test number
    302975198415
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 XTG

Does LR55 XTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 XTG is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XTG?
The MOT on LR55 XTG is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 XTG done?
LR55 XTG was recorded at 209,246 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 8,425 miles a year.
Has LR55 XTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XTG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 XTG 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 XTG find?
LR55 XTG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; coil spring corroded all springs.

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