VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER LX55BWG has 23 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 171,741 miles 5 months ago on Friday 12th December 2025 at 08:41.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 6th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

LX55BWG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH JANUARY 2027171,741 MI
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2025171,740 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Sleeve Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Rubber Mounting Broken
  5. MINOR - Power Steering Fluid Level Below Minimum Power Steering Noisy (2.1.5 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20256TH JANUARY 2026168,249 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Facing(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Beginning To Wear Low
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 202316TH NOVEMBER 2024165,016 MI
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 202216TH NOVEMBER 2023163,126 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 202114TH NOVEMBER 2022158,733 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wish Bone Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wish Bone Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 202014TH NOVEMBER 2021148,128 MI
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201914TH NOVEMBER 2020143,752 MI
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201814TH NOVEMBER 2019141,075 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 201714TH NOVEMBER 2018137,543 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 2017137,543 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201614TH NOVEMBER 2017130,993 MI
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 201514TH NOVEMBER 2016123,905 MI
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201414TH NOVEMBER 2015115,411 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 201314TH NOVEMBER 2014109,426 MI
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 2013109,426 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tie Bar/rod Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tie Bar/rod Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 201214TH NOVEMBER 2013100,590 MI
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201114TH NOVEMBER 201293,921 MI
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201014TH NOVEMBER 201187,136 MI
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 200971,211 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 200921ST OCTOBER 201071,211 MI
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 200854,036 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 200821ST OCTOBER 200954,036 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LX55BWG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

LX55BWG MOT Comments

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LX55BWG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 171,741 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,587 miles

LX55BWG FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration LX55BWG was manufactured on Friday 21st October 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 171,741 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,587 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LX55BWG has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 14 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does LX55BWG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 LX55BWG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LX55BWG Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 LX55BWG does have Tax. Read more

When does LX55BWG Tax expire?

The current Tax for LX55BWG will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does LX55BWG MOT expire?

The current MOT for LX55BWG will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 6th January 2027. Read more

When did LX55BWG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LX55BWG was on Friday 12th December 2025 at 08:41. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LX55BWG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for LX55BWG we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has LX55BWG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for LX55BWG we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LX55BWG?

LX55BWG is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has LX55BWG done?

The odometer reading for LX55BWG at the last MOT in December 2025 was 171,741 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,587 miles per year. Read more

How old is LX55BWG?

The vehicle LX55BWG was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 21st October 2005. Read more

What colour is LX55BWG?

The official colour of LX55BWG is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does LX55BWG have?

LX55BWG has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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