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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

LB56 BFNMOT history

LB56 BFN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
138,074 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 BFN
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
26 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 BFN was last recorded at 138,074 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 3,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,798 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,276 miles
Average per year
5,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,074 miles
  • 2025 – 134,798 miles
  • 2024 – 131,452 miles
  • 2023 – 127,819 miles
  • 2022 – 122,040 miles
  • 2021 – 117,892 miles
  • 2020 – 113,955 miles
  • 2019 – 109,906 miles
  • 2018 – 105,015 miles
  • 2017 – 100,460 miles
  • 2016 – 95,854 miles
  • 2015 – 90,552 miles
  • 2014 – 85,411 miles
  • 2013 – 79,794 miles
  • 2012 – 72,025 miles
  • 2011 – 60,816 miles
  • 2010 – 48,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,074 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,074 miles (+3,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    138,074 miles
    Test number
    929608027021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass134,798 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,798 miles
    Test number
    905625891384
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded

  3. Fail134,763 miles (+3,311)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,763 miles
    Test number
    996978094388
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded

  4. Pass131,452 miles (+3,633)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,452 miles
    Test number
    881290697222
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass127,819 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,819 miles
    Test number
    745038594388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail127,789 miles (+5,749)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,789 miles
    Test number
    465849281658
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass122,040 miles (+4,148)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,040 miles
    Test number
    604022301699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass117,892 miles (+3,937)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,892 miles
    Test number
    610045969679
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,955 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,955 miles
    Test number
    790433354013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,906 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,906 miles
    Test number
    120404757738
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail109,885 miles (+4,870)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,885 miles
    Test number
    510811704681
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass105,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,015 miles
    Test number
    847495245372
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail105,013 miles (+4,553)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,013 miles
    Test number
    986940096351
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass100,460 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,460 miles
    Test number
    533181725922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,854 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,854 miles
    Test number
    779859721779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail95,767 miles (+5,215)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,767 miles
    Test number
    923240355618
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to outer tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass90,552 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,552 miles
    Test number
    297592284419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,411 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,411 miles
    Test number
    257060794279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront shock absorbers worn.

  19. Fail85,411 miles (+5,617)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,411 miles
    Test number
    997650194206
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront shock absorbers worn.

  20. Pass79,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,794 miles
    Test number
    545724673243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,794 miles (+7,769)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,794 miles
    Test number
    198774973236
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded in poor condition

  22. Pass72,025 miles (+57)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,025 miles
    Test number
    279245582268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCracks in windsreen

  23. Fail71,968 miles (+11,152)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,968 miles
    Test number
    385573482265
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCracks in windsreen

  24. Fail60,816 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,816 miles
    Test number
    246070891214
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leaks

  25. Pass60,816 miles (+12,610)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,816 miles
    Test number
    718940391295
    • NoteOil leaks

  26. Pass48,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,206 miles
    Test number
    874373290243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 BFN

Does LB56 BFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 BFN is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 BFN?
The MOT on LB56 BFN is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 BFN done?
LB56 BFN was recorded at 138,074 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,634 miles a year.
Has LB56 BFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 BFN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 BFN 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 BFN find?
LB56 BFN passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit.

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