Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LB56 FZGMOT history
LB56 FZG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 180,269 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 180,269 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,642 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 FZG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 FZG was last recorded at 180,269 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 179,994 miles · 30 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 275 miles
- Average per year
- 5,642 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,269 miles
- 2025 – 175,304 miles
- 2024 – 170,428 miles
- 2023 – 163,898 miles
- 2022 – 156,224 miles
- 2021 – 153,591 miles
- 2020 – 149,787 miles
- 2019 – 145,596 miles
- 2018 – 141,514 miles
- 2017 – 137,540 miles
- 2016 – 133,987 miles
- 2015 – 122,448 miles
- 2014 – 115,258 miles
- 2013 – 105,308 miles
- 2012 – 104,121 miles
- 2011 – 98,365 miles
- 2010 – 93,242 miles
- 2009 – 87,010 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,269 miles
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 30 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,269 miles (+275)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 180,269 miles
- Test number
- 635919086982
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail179,994 miles (+4,690)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,994 miles
- Test number
- 946821578824
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values excessive smoke on emissions test to plate value 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass175,304 miles (+4,876)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 175,304 miles
- Test number
- 130255852382
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,428 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 170,428 miles
- Test number
- 546014764940
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail170,421 miles (+6,523)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,421 miles
- Test number
- 640166985593
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily discoloured due to brake bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass163,898 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 163,898 miles
- Test number
- 444884120830
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail163,898 miles (+7,674)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,898 miles
- Test number
- 627995200367
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass156,224 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 156,224 miles
- Test number
- 345112071006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,224 miles (+2,633)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,224 miles
- Test number
- 331310192432
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass153,591 miles (+3,804)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 153,591 miles
- Test number
- 332080442125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,787 miles (+4,191)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 149,787 miles
- Test number
- 126019321223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,596 miles (+4,082)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 145,596 miles
- Test number
- 282082848792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,514 miles (+3,974)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 141,514 miles
- Test number
- 413123995193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,540 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 137,540 miles
- Test number
- 347113196803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,535 miles (+3,548)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,535 miles
- Test number
- 560746152736
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass133,987 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 133,987 miles
- Test number
- 929152047270
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated but not blowing
Fail133,987 miles (+11,539)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,987 miles
- Test number
- 257162466711
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated but not blowing
Pass122,448 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 122,448 miles
- Test number
- 286904355141
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edge
Fail122,448 miles (+7,190)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,448 miles
- Test number
- 636444255102
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edge
Pass115,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 115,258 miles
- Test number
- 796241484102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,258 miles (+9,950)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,258 miles
- Test number
- 279708174155
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass105,308 miles (+1,187)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 105,308 miles
- Test number
- 318792133025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,121 miles (+5,756)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 104,121 miles
- Test number
- 527909102041
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,365 miles (+5,123)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 98,365 miles
- Test number
- 966117611000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,242 miles (+6,232)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 93,242 miles
- Test number
- 754946720033
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass87,010 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 87,010 miles
- Test number
- 634283379272
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB56 FZG
- Does LB56 FZG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FZG is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 FZG?
- The MOT on LB56 FZG is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 FZG done?
- LB56 FZG was recorded at 180,269 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 5,642 miles a year.
- Has LB56 FZG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 FZG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 FZG 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 FZG find?
- LB56 FZG passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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