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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 BFMMOT history

LB56 BFM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 160,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,018 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 BFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 BFM was last recorded at 160,018 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 3,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,547 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,471 miles
Average per year
7,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,018 miles
  • 2025 – 156,547 miles
  • 2023 – 156,534 miles
  • 2022 – 149,778 miles
  • 2021 – 132,484 miles
  • 2020 – 122,513 miles
  • 2019 – 114,583 miles
  • 2018 – 112,047 miles
  • 2017 – 109,161 miles
  • 2015 – 102,481 miles
  • 2014 – 95,190 miles
  • 2013 – 85,070 miles
  • 2012 – 72,831 miles
  • 2011 – 60,155 miles
  • 2009 – 37,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,018 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,018 miles (+3,471)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,018 miles
    Test number
    564183598869
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass156,547 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,547 miles
    Test number
    257029038769
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail156,546 miles (+12)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,546 miles
    Test number
    372652056192
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass156,534 miles (+6,751)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    156,534 miles
    Test number
    449084936481
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass149,783 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,783 miles
    Test number
    126761300992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,778 miles (+9,813)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,778 miles
    Test number
    308005493747
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass139,965 miles (+7,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,965 miles
    Test number
    539045325349
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,484 miles (+9,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,484 miles
    Test number
    867822613751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass122,513 miles (+7,930)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    122,513 miles
    Test number
    228409236367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,583 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,583 miles
    Test number
    663589891151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,047 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,047 miles
    Test number
    855496673311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,161 miles (+6,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,161 miles
    Test number
    403092727718
    • AdvisoryNearside front mirror is slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit is slightly damaged

  13. Pass102,481 miles (+7,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,481 miles
    Test number
    301646784391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass95,190 miles (+10,120)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,190 miles
    Test number
    868093044354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDamage to both rear light lens

  15. Pass85,070 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,070 miles
    Test number
    106940533364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteDamage to rear bumper
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail85,070 miles (+12,239)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,070 miles
    Test number
    409940433316
    • Repaired at testOffside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteDamage to rear bumper
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass72,831 miles (+12,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,831 miles
    Test number
    406056692271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

  18. Pass60,155 miles (+22,329)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,155 miles
    Test number
    317621771247
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteDamage to nearside rear bumper
    • NoteOffside rear tyre showing age with cracks in tread and walls

  19. Pass37,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,826 miles
    Test number
    253782429301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 BFM

Does LB56 BFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 BFM is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 BFM?
The MOT on LB56 BFM is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 BFM done?
LB56 BFM was recorded at 160,018 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 7,507 miles a year.
Has LB56 BFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 BFM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 BFM 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 BFM find?
LB56 BFM passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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