Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LR55 XTUMOT history
LR55 XTU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 247,100 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 247,100 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,680 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 XTU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 XTU was last recorded at 247,100 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 246,255 miles · 13 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 845 miles
- Average per year
- 10,680 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 247,100 miles
- 2025 – 246,255 miles
- 2024 – 243,505 miles
- 2023 – 238,445 miles
- 2022 – 230,489 miles
- 2021 – 218,677 miles
- 2019 – 213,895 miles
- 2018 – 202,751 miles
- 2017 – 191,112 miles
- 2015 – 184,286 miles
- 2014 – 175,704 miles
- 2013 – 150,454 miles
- 2012 – 125,020 miles
- 2011 – 105,707 miles
- 2010 – 90,523 miles
- 2009 – 72,480 miles
- 2008 – 62,444 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass247,100 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass247,100 miles (+845)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 247,100 miles
- Test number
- 610144776338
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass246,255 miles (+2,750)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 246,255 miles
- Test number
- 179392453489
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosions
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Rear bot side (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Pass243,505 miles (+5,060)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 243,505 miles
- Test number
- 980164535517
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass238,445 miles (+7,956)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 238,445 miles
- Test number
- 477572230234
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear shock observer modified
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
Pass230,489 miles (+11,812)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 230,489 miles
- Test number
- 588673430266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass218,677 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 218,677 miles
- Test number
- 286235954202
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail218,676 miles (+4,781)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,676 miles
- Test number
- 982607807717
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass213,895 miles (+11,144)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 213,895 miles
- Test number
- 306220744831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,751 miles (+29)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 202,751 miles
- Test number
- 565283177024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail202,722 miles (+11,610)2 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,722 miles
- Test number
- 768268342318
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor plug (1.6 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin is deteriorating
Pass191,112 miles (+6,826)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 191,112 miles
- Test number
- 384199097796
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass184,286 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 184,286 miles
- Test number
- 226156455154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,286 miles (+8,582)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,286 miles
- Test number
- 736836955192
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass175,704 miles (+651)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 175,704 miles
- Test number
- 226047754197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail175,053 miles (+24,599)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,053 miles
- Test number
- 237021654121
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAsr switch not working but unsure if part of the esp system or not
- NoteNearside front tyre on 3mm and bald on stepepd tread close to cords
- NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm
- NoteOffside front tyre on 2.5mm and bald on stepepd tread close to cords
Pass150,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 150,454 miles
- Test number
- 215877753168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,454 miles (+25,434)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,454 miles
- Test number
- 276336953448
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront wiper blade rubbers worn
- NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape
Pass125,020 miles (+19,313)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 125,020 miles
- Test number
- 239538152435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass105,707 miles (+15,184)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 105,707 miles
- Test number
- 299633351467
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront brake discs are worn
- NoteRear brake discs are worn
Pass90,523 miles (+18,043)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 90,523 miles
- Test number
- 934749050137
- NoteRear spring lower spring seats adrift
Pass72,480 miles (+10,036)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 72,480 miles
- Test number
- 401656959177
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass62,444 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 62,444 miles
- Test number
- 681648768266
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front power steering bracket is broken
- NoteSpare wheel missing
Fail62,444 miles4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,444 miles
- Test number
- 304463468422
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front power steering bracket is broken
- NoteSpare wheel missing
Questions about LR55 XTU
- Does LR55 XTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 XTU is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 XTU?
- The MOT on LR55 XTU is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 XTU done?
- LR55 XTU was recorded at 247,100 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 10,680 miles a year.
- Has LR55 XTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 XTU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR55 XTU 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 XTU find?
- LR55 XTU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; general corrosion; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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