2005 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · LR55 UYU
2005 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 143,294 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2021.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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LR55 UYU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2020
- 143,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR55 UYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Transporter (LR55 UYU) between October 2008 and January 2020.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LR55 UYU Mileage History
- 30/10/200837,450 mi
- 07/12/200955,370 mi+17,920 mi
- 26/01/201169,751 mi+14,381 mi
- 26/01/201169,753 mi+2 mi
- 02/03/201289,395 mi+19,642 mi
- 01/11/2013104,447 mi+15,052 mi
- 05/11/2014112,535 mi+8,088 mi
- 07/02/2019126,096 mi+13,561 mi
- 08/02/2019126,098 mi+2 mi
- 27/01/2020143,294 mi+17,196 mi
- 27/01/2020143,294 mi
Average of roughly 9,416 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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