Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc
LB56 BFJMOT history
LB56 BFJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,026 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 107,026 mi
- At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,142 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 BFJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 BFJ was last recorded at 107,026 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,023 miles · 19 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,142 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 107,026 miles
- 2024 – 102,930 miles
- 2023 – 97,940 miles
- 2021 – 83,873 miles
- 2020 – 76,962 miles
- 2019 – 74,009 miles
- 2018 – 69,266 miles
- 2017 – 66,269 miles
- 2016 – 62,136 miles
- 2015 – 57,483 miles
- 2014 – 52,277 miles
- 2013 – 47,935 miles
- 2012 – 43,545 miles
- 2011 – 37,147 miles
- 2010 – 29,866 miles
- 2009 – 23,935 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,026 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,026 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 107,026 miles
- Test number
- 778176160153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,023 miles (+4,092)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,023 miles
- Test number
- 507477182775
- DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass102,931 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 102,931 miles
- Test number
- 895781294098
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm
Fail102,930 miles (+4,990)1 dangerous8 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,930 miles
- Test number
- 807665423892
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 235/55/17 103wxl (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on Glow plug light flashing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm
Pass97,940 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 97,940 miles
- Test number
- 388110943160
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Fail97,935 miles (+5,603)3 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,935 miles
- Test number
- 109939419616
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass92,332 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 92,332 miles
- Test number
- 952202138910
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail92,332 miles (+8,459)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,332 miles
- Test number
- 797449227265
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 83,873 miles
- Test number
- 876087614214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,873 miles (+6,911)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,873 miles
- Test number
- 723125734125
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass76,962 miles (+2,953)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 76,962 miles
- Test number
- 582083452751
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,009 miles (+4,743)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 74,009 miles
- Test number
- 684574973360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,266 miles (+2,997)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 69,266 miles
- Test number
- 923290939312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,269 miles (+4,133)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 66,269 miles
- Test number
- 704771411770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,136 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 62,136 miles
- Test number
- 116522007903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,136 miles (+4,653)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,136 miles
- Test number
- 613690397873
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,483 miles (+5,206)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 57,483 miles
- Test number
- 415341608677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,277 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 52,277 miles
- Test number
- 185785234399
- NoteENGINE LIGHT ON DASH!
- NoteFRONT WIPERS SMEARY BUT DO CLEAR THE SCREEN SUFFICIENTLY TO PASS MOT.
- NoteOIL LEVEL LOW!
Fail52,277 miles (+4,342)1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,277 miles
- Test number
- 399985034361
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteENGINE LIGHT ON DASH!
- NoteFRONT WIPERS SMEARY BUT DO CLEAR THE SCREEN SUFFICIENTLY TO PASS MOT.
- NoteOIL LEVEL LOW!
Pass47,935 miles (+4,390)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 47,935 miles
- Test number
- 726543253320
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Fail43,545 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,545 miles
- Test number
- 125253052379
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Pass43,545 miles (+6,398)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 43,545 miles
- Test number
- 236273152386
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Fail37,147 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,147 miles
- Test number
- 626296501353
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass37,147 miles (+7,281)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 37,147 miles
- Test number
- 898186001397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,866 miles (+5,931)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 29,866 miles
- Test number
- 932985400305
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass23,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 23,935 miles
- Test number
- 571619799271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 BFJ
- Does LB56 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 BFJ is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 BFJ?
- The MOT on LB56 BFJ is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 BFJ done?
- LB56 BFJ was recorded at 107,026 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,142 miles a year.
- Has LB56 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 BFJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB56 BFJ 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 LB56 BFJ find?
- LB56 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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