Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LB56 BFYMOT history
LB56 BFY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,490 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 165,490 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,480 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 BFY
- 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
- 3 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 BFY was last recorded at 165,490 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,471 miles · 29 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 7,480 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 165,490 miles
- 2024 – 164,668 miles
- 2023 – 164,038 miles
- 2022 – 163,098 miles
- 2021 – 160,115 miles
- 2020 – 158,392 miles
- 2019 – 157,044 miles
- 2018 – 154,325 miles
- 2017 – 147,802 miles
- 2016 – 139,114 miles
- 2015 – 126,381 miles
- 2014 – 112,079 miles
- 2013 – 97,611 miles
- 2012 – 85,520 miles
- 2011 – 71,501 miles
- 2010 – 60,038 miles
- 2009 – 46,550 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,490 miles
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corrodingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Nearside outer sill corroding out of prescribed area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,490 miles (+19)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 165,490 miles
- Test number
- 588277800672
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroding
Fail165,471 miles (+803)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,471 miles
- Test number
- 795144060938
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroding
Pass164,668 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 164,668 miles
- Test number
- 339086498815
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroding out of prescribed area
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Fail164,668 miles (+630)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,668 miles
- Test number
- 284405820739
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroding out of prescribed area
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass164,038 miles (+940)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 164,038 miles
- Test number
- 839116825373
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroding out of prescribed areas
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer deteriorating
Pass163,098 miles (+2,983)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 163,098 miles
- Test number
- 822462992053
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroding
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Pass160,115 miles (+1,723)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 160,115 miles
- Test number
- 378570888244
- AdvisoryRear bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing becoming corroded
Pass158,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 158,392 miles
- Test number
- 989821615362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,392 miles (+1,348)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,392 miles
- Test number
- 958440831048
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass157,044 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 157,044 miles
- Test number
- 744148016791
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail157,044 miles (+2,719)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,044 miles
- Test number
- 599220903506
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass154,325 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 154,325 miles
- Test number
- 483271812912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,325 miles (+6,523)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,325 miles
- Test number
- 139651802827
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass147,802 miles (+8,688)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 147,802 miles
- Test number
- 466617471765
- AdvisoryBoth lower ball joint covers slightly deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt
Pass139,114 miles (+12,733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 139,114 miles
- Test number
- 639654879522
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass126,381 miles (+14,302)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 126,381 miles
- Test number
- 312244768021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn Slight play in offside driveshaft (2.5.C.2c)
Fail112,079 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,079 miles
- Test number
- 197512414365
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass112,079 miles (+14,468)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 112,079 miles
- Test number
- 259012014398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,611 miles (+12,091)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 97,611 miles
- Test number
- 407990333354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,520 miles (+14,019)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 85,520 miles
- Test number
- 217336832379
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass71,501 miles (+11,463)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 71,501 miles
- Test number
- 106063221380
- 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)
Pass60,038 miles (+13,488)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 60,038 miles
- Test number
- 452058230438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 46,550 miles
- Test number
- 240349939339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 BFY
- Does LB56 BFY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 BFY is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 BFY?
- The MOT on LB56 BFY is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 BFY done?
- LB56 BFY was recorded at 165,490 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 7,480 miles a year.
- Has LB56 BFY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 BFY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB56 BFY 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 BFY find?
- LB56 BFY passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside outer sill corroding.
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