Volkswagen Transporter
Yellow · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
LB56 FYWMOT history
LB56 FYW is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 239,184 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 239,184 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 16 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 10,686 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 FYW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 9 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 FYW was last recorded at 239,184 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 238,744 miles · 19 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 440 miles
- Average per year
- 10,686 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 239,184 miles
- 2024 – 228,848 miles
- 2023 – 215,299 miles
- 2022 – 208,848 miles
- 2021 – 200,229 miles
- 2020 – 194,211 miles
- 2019 – 180,448 miles
- 2018 – 166,775 miles
- 2017 – 158,024 miles
- 2015 – 147,135 miles
- 2013 – 140,826 miles
- 2012 – 137,239 miles
- 2011 – 94,108 miles
- 2010 – 69,261 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass239,184 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear fog lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 6 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass239,184 miles (+440)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 239,184 miles
- Test number
- 403853745694
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail238,744 miles (+9,896)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,744 miles
- Test number
- 814191595038
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass228,848 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 228,848 miles
- Test number
- 636496320672
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail228,848 miles (+13,549)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,848 miles
- Test number
- 484514440701
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass215,299 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 215,299 miles
- Test number
- 770993724239
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Rear tyre has cut in outer wall
- AdvisoryNearside driving light not working
Fail215,299 miles (+6,451)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,299 miles
- Test number
- 295179158447
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Rear tyre has cut in outer wall
- AdvisoryNearside driving light not working
Pass208,848 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 208,848 miles
- Test number
- 377671945065
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear boxes outer skin corroded
Fail208,846 miles (+110)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,846 miles
- Test number
- 460142639904
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear boxes outer skin corroded
Fail208,736 miles (+67)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,736 miles
- Test number
- 201907523346
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail208,669 miles (+394)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,669 miles
- Test number
- 887229315106
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail208,275 miles (+8,046)6 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,275 miles
- Test number
- 130677223100
- MajorFuel pipe leaking Near fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Play in shock absorber shaft
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass200,229 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 200,229 miles
- Test number
- 340818392509
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Fail200,216 miles (+6,005)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,216 miles
- Test number
- 394118473970
- MajorFront Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Pass194,211 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 194,211 miles
- Test number
- 923126688038
- AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Fail194,209 miles (+13,761)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,209 miles
- Test number
- 914905084291
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass180,448 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 180,448 miles
- Test number
- 523562518863
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail180,448 miles (+13,673)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,448 miles
- Test number
- 751502257358
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s/r inner arch liner insecure and fouling on tyre
Pass166,775 miles (+8,751)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 166,775 miles
- Test number
- 967080686367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,024 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 158,024 miles
- Test number
- 748331021263
- AdvisoryCentral Stop light not working.
- AdvisoryECU Light on.
Fail158,007 miles (+10,872)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,007 miles
- Test number
- 286476075834
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels O/s handbrake cable broken (3.1.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCentral Stop light not working.
- AdvisoryECU Light on.
Pass147,135 miles (+2,844)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 147,135 miles
- Test number
- 170903243586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,291 miles (+3,465)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 144,291 miles
- Test number
- 185639105037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,826 miles (+3,587)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 140,826 miles
- Test number
- 239430113374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,239 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,239 miles
- Test number
- 146913812393
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass137,239 miles (+20,445)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 137,239 miles
- Test number
- 488503312486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,794 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 116,794 miles
- Test number
- 169144202485
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteWarning lamps displayed
Fail116,794 miles (+22,686)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,794 miles
- Test number
- 148254602431
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteWarning lamps displayed
Pass94,108 miles (+24,847)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 94,108 miles
- Test number
- 206497701015
- NoteSlight diesel seepage from tank area
Pass69,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 69,261 miles
- Test number
- 751556800007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 FYW
- Does LB56 FYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FYW is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 FYW?
- The MOT on LB56 FYW is valid until 30 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 FYW done?
- LB56 FYW was recorded at 239,184 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 10,686 miles a year.
- Has LB56 FYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 FYW has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB56 FYW 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 FYW find?
- LB56 FYW passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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