Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LB56 BFUMOT history
LB56 BFU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 289,881 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 289,881 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 15,278 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 BFU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 2 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 BFU was last recorded at 289,881 miles on 19 Jul 2026, 1,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 287,908 miles · 3 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,973 miles
- Average per year
- 15,278 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 289,881 miles
- 2025 – 287,908 miles
- 2024 – 284,680 miles
- 2023 – 280,483 miles
- 2022 – 275,808 miles
- 2021 – 272,187 miles
- 2020 – 265,785 miles
- 2019 – 258,043 miles
- 2018 – 250,873 miles
- 2017 – 244,793 miles
- 2016 – 216,141 miles
- 2015 – 185,706 miles
- 2014 – 154,325 miles
- 2013 – 128,291 miles
- 2012 – 103,146 miles
- 2011 – 75,362 miles
- 2010 – 51,011 miles
- 2009 – 35,599 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass289,881 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside of rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass289,881 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 289,881 miles
- Test number
- 737129093195
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail289,881 miles (+1,973)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 289,881 miles
- Test number
- 785356456197
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass287,908 miles (+3,228)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 287,908 miles
- Test number
- 415471212559
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass284,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 284,680 miles
- Test number
- 336512015176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail284,680 miles (+4,197)2 major4 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 284,680 miles
- Test number
- 928664453399
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass280,483 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 280,483 miles
- Test number
- 637606053778
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside of rack (2.1.5 (a))
Fail280,483 miles (+4,675)9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 280,483 miles
- Test number
- 124620240157
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside of rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass275,808 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 275,808 miles
- Test number
- 824894161294
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail275,803 miles (+3,616)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 275,803 miles
- Test number
- 621931354226
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded NS&OS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass272,187 miles (+6,402)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 272,187 miles
- Test number
- 428687572285
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass265,785 miles (+7,742)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 265,785 miles
- Test number
- 725279554772
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass258,043 miles (+7,170)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 258,043 miles
- Test number
- 356612849929
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass250,873 miles (+6,080)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 250,873 miles
- Test number
- 575204741814
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass244,793 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 244,793 miles
- Test number
- 460286480792
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Fail244,793 miles (+28,652)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,793 miles
- Test number
- 470902229764
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Pass216,141 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 216,141 miles
- Test number
- 422236962549
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system deteriorated
Fail216,141 miles (+30,435)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,141 miles
- Test number
- 965493690887
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system deteriorated
Pass185,706 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 185,706 miles
- Test number
- 160996569586
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Fail185,686 miles (+31,361)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,686 miles
- Test number
- 737243110451
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Pass154,325 miles (+26,034)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 154,325 miles
- Test number
- 427068644283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,291 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,291 miles
- Test number
- 168867593203
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteE.m light on
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass128,291 miles (+25,145)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 128,291 miles
- Test number
- 348567993444
- NoteE.m light on
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass103,146 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 103,146 miles
- Test number
- 649371642361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,145 miles (+27,783)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,145 miles
- Test number
- 275840142368
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner edge
Pass75,362 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 75,362 miles
- Test number
- 857806831394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,362 miles (+24,351)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,362 miles
- Test number
- 695276331352
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,011 miles (+15,412)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 51,011 miles
- Test number
- 171687730330
- NoteVery slight play n/s rack end
Pass35,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 35,599 miles
- Test number
- 323810139350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 BFU
- Does LB56 BFU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 BFU is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 BFU?
- The MOT on LB56 BFU is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 BFU done?
- LB56 BFU was recorded at 289,881 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2026, an average of 15,278 miles a year.
- Has LB56 BFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 BFU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 BFU 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 BFU find?
- LB56 BFU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; underbody corrosion.
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