Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc
LB56 BFKMOT history
LB56 BFK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,669 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 160,669 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,403 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 BFK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Oct 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 BFK was last recorded at 160,669 miles on 18 May 2026, 5,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,820 miles · 23 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,849 miles
- Average per year
- 8,403 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,669 miles
- 2025 – 154,820 miles
- 2024 – 148,655 miles
- 2023 – 140,135 miles
- 2022 – 137,775 miles
- 2021 – 134,973 miles
- 2020 – 133,225 miles
- 2018 – 130,500 miles
- 2017 – 125,482 miles
- 2016 – 117,142 miles
- 2015 – 108,606 miles
- 2014 – 101,267 miles
- 2013 – 86,217 miles
- 2012 – 66,582 miles
- 2011 – 40,488 miles
- 2010 – 29,223 miles
- 2009 – 21,478 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,669 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.
Under trays fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,669 miles (+5,849)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 160,669 miles
- Test number
- 150819187523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,820 miles (+6,165)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 154,820 miles
- Test number
- 407098117904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,655 miles (+8,520)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- 148,655 miles
- Test number
- 840158468941
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass140,135 miles (+2,360)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2024
- Odometer
- 140,135 miles
- Test number
- 943562629350
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box, outer skin corroded and split
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass137,775 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2023
- Odometer
- 137,775 miles
- Test number
- 897079439453
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust center section corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail137,775 miles (+2,802)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,775 miles
- Test number
- 954137994825
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust center section corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass134,973 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 134,973 miles
- Test number
- 871494017056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, preventing a full inspection of all components.
Fail134,973 miles (+1,748)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,973 miles
- Test number
- 578747616874
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, preventing a full inspection of all components.
Pass133,225 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2021
- Odometer
- 133,225 miles
- Test number
- 438434615068
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded and split
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail133,224 miles (+2,724)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,224 miles
- Test number
- 909160977057
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDpf and glow plug light on
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded and split
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass130,500 miles (+5,018)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 130,500 miles
- Test number
- 259956626369
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
Pass125,482 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 125,482 miles
- Test number
- 947695115225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail125,482 miles (+8,340)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,482 miles
- Test number
- 435662028222
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass117,142 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 117,142 miles
- Test number
- 743805609932
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail117,142 miles (+8,536)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,142 miles
- Test number
- 527227230662
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass108,606 miles (+7,339)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 108,606 miles
- Test number
- 218585377798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,267 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,267 miles
- Test number
- 678143354278
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,267 miles (+9,489)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 101,267 miles
- Test number
- 745333554223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,778 miles (+5,561)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 91,778 miles
- Test number
- 537702074052
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass86,217 miles (+7,271)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 86,217 miles
- Test number
- 916099053242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,946 miles (+12,364)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 78,946 miles
- Test number
- 716873173067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,582 miles (+12,462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 66,582 miles
- Test number
- 746401542238
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass54,120 miles (+13,632)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 54,120 miles
- Test number
- 619686642086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,488 miles (+11,265)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 40,488 miles
- Test number
- 195377021209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,223 miles (+7,745)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 29,223 miles
- Test number
- 854016290238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 21,478 miles
- Test number
- 612517099286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 BFK
- Does LB56 BFK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 BFK is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 BFK?
- The MOT on LB56 BFK is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 BFK done?
- LB56 BFK was recorded at 160,669 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 8,403 miles a year.
- Has LB56 BFK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 BFK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB56 BFK 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 BFK find?
- LB56 BFK passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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