Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

LB56 FZEMOT history

LB56 FZE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 308,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
308,095 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,319 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB56 FZE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FZE
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
30 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FZE was last recorded at 308,095 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
305,791 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,304 miles
Average per year
13,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 308,095 miles
  • 2025 – 305,791 miles
  • 2024 – 303,178 miles
  • 2023 – 298,506 miles
  • 2022 – 286,089 miles
  • 2020 – 285,842 miles
  • 2018 – 279,000 miles
  • 2017 – 273,404 miles
  • 2016 – 267,780 miles
  • 2015 – 261,219 miles
  • 2014 – 246,115 miles
  • 2013 – 223,366 miles
  • 2012 – 199,084 miles
  • 2011 – 168,983 miles
  • 2010 – 125,936 miles
  • 2009 – 85,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass308,095 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass308,095 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    308,095 miles
    Test number
    170971959062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass305,791 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    305,791 miles
    Test number
    970358680176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass303,178 miles (+4,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    303,178 miles
    Test number
    722473040393
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass298,506 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    298,506 miles
    Test number
    773645615268
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail298,506 miles (+12,417)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,506 miles
    Test number
    763556567974
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass286,089 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    286,089 miles
    Test number
    911048474525
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLow emissions reading

  7. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    180814616258
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail285,842 miles (+6,842)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,842 miles
    Test number
    987947799500
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass279,000 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    279,000 miles
    Test number
    953551686956
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear silencer box outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working

  10. Fail278,986 miles (+5,582)3 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,986 miles
    Test number
    830571948290
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety water (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear silencer box outer skins corroded

  11. Pass273,404 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    273,404 miles
    Test number
    862498930995
    • AdvisorySlight movement on both front suspension arm bushes

  12. Fail273,401 miles (+5,621)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,401 miles
    Test number
    805829939052
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass267,780 miles (+241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    267,780 miles
    Test number
    957459455135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryEml on

  14. Fail267,539 miles (+6,320)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,539 miles
    Test number
    565548859900
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  15. Pass261,219 miles (+15,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    261,219 miles
    Test number
    698981148802
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn inside edge

  16. Pass246,115 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    246,115 miles
    Test number
    137866094266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Fail246,102 miles (+22,736)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,102 miles
    Test number
    186010894243
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass223,366 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    223,366 miles
    Test number
    989295593285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth mirrors damaged
    • NoteManagement light on

  19. Fail223,366 miles (+24,282)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,366 miles
    Test number
    545125993281
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth mirrors damaged
    • NoteManagement light on

  20. Pass199,084 miles (+30,101)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    199,084 miles
    Test number
    229095602364
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass168,983 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    168,983 miles
    Test number
    467051501416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside lamp cracked not showing white light

  22. Fail168,983 miles (+43,047)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,983 miles
    Test number
    688161801395
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside lamp cracked not showing white light

  23. Pass125,936 miles (+40,064)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    125,936 miles
    Test number
    942472400323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,872 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    85,872 miles
    Test number
    771489499226
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s mirror cover damaged

Questions about LB56 FZE

Does LB56 FZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FZE is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FZE?
The MOT on LB56 FZE is valid until 7 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 FZE done?
LB56 FZE was recorded at 308,095 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 13,319 miles a year.
Has LB56 FZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FZE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 FZE 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 FZE find?
LB56 FZE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LB56F registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.