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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 FYSMOT history

LB56 FYS is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
162,267 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FYS was last recorded at 162,267 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 4,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,622 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,645 miles
Average per year
7,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,267 miles
  • 2025 – 157,622 miles
  • 2024 – 155,501 miles
  • 2023 – 154,176 miles
  • 2022 – 150,880 miles
  • 2021 – 149,012 miles
  • 2020 – 146,805 miles
  • 2019 – 142,329 miles
  • 2018 – 135,955 miles
  • 2017 – 129,798 miles
  • 2016 – 119,439 miles
  • 2015 – 92,262 miles
  • 2014 – 74,378 miles
  • 2013 – 70,503 miles
  • 2012 – 66,042 miles
  • 2010 – 59,088 miles
  • 2009 – 33,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,267 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,267 miles (+4,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    162,267 miles
    Test number
    477753606270
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass157,622 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    157,622 miles
    Test number
    378109026963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,501 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    155,501 miles
    Test number
    915016338086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,176 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,176 miles
    Test number
    414608247141
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp lens cracked/damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail154,176 miles (+3,296)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,176 miles
    Test number
    735619786673
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp lens cracked/damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass150,880 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    150,880 miles
    Test number
    563640249258
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail150,880 miles (+1,868)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,880 miles
    Test number
    910396456540
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,012 miles (+2,207)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    149,012 miles
    Test number
    847627523493
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Driveshaft oil seal leaking

  9. Pass146,805 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    146,805 miles
    Test number
    932779387193
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail146,805 miles (+4,476)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,805 miles
    Test number
    459302308493
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass142,329 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,329 miles
    Test number
    632357201571
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail142,329 miles (+6,374)2 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,329 miles
    Test number
    308427607414
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass135,955 miles (+6,157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,955 miles
    Test number
    626085071669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass129,798 miles (+10,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,798 miles
    Test number
    853810054682
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin deteriorated.

  15. Pass119,439 miles (+27,177)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,439 miles
    Test number
    287474977621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,262 miles (+17,884)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,262 miles
    Test number
    446065375158
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass74,378 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    958199484173
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to 3mm

  18. Fail74,365 miles (+3,862)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,365 miles
    Test number
    257976784472
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to 3mm

  19. Pass70,503 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,503 miles
    Test number
    385671023087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,042 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,042 miles
    Test number
    197251122080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,018 miles (+6,930)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    187109412081
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  22. Pass59,088 miles (+25,293)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,088 miles
    Test number
    681088930331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,795 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,795 miles
    Test number
    142399229337
    • NoteN/S/R seat belt not tested due to baby seat

  24. Fail33,795 miles8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,795 miles
    Test number
    444758129309
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • NoteN/S/R seat belt not tested due to baby seat

Questions about LB56 FYS

Does LB56 FYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FYS is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FYS?
The MOT on LB56 FYS is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 FYS done?
LB56 FYS was recorded at 162,267 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 7,729 miles a year.
Has LB56 FYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FYS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 FYS 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 FYS find?
LB56 FYS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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