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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

LB56 KPXMOT history

LB56 KPX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
179,339 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 KPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 KPX was last recorded at 179,339 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 5,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,190 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,149 miles
Average per year
7,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,339 miles
  • 2025 – 174,190 miles
  • 2024 – 168,595 miles
  • 2023 – 161,567 miles
  • 2022 – 156,582 miles
  • 2021 – 153,553 miles
  • 2020 – 148,379 miles
  • 2019 – 140,129 miles
  • 2017 – 130,566 miles
  • 2016 – 120,056 miles
  • 2015 – 104,973 miles
  • 2013 – 95,118 miles
  • 2012 – 87,781 miles
  • 2011 – 80,058 miles
  • 2010 – 70,290 miles
  • 2009 – 56,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,339 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heat shield corroded

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,339 miles (+5,149)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    179,339 miles
    Test number
    927122485714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heat shield corroded

  2. Pass174,190 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    174,190 miles
    Test number
    979779322212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriated

  3. Fail174,190 miles (+5,595)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,190 miles
    Test number
    209438062028
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriated

  4. Pass168,595 miles (+7,028)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,595 miles
    Test number
    794320487877
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass161,567 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    161,567 miles
    Test number
    299524200168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,557 miles (+4,975)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,557 miles
    Test number
    129224411918
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass156,582 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    156,582 miles
    Test number
    847763175633
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail156,575 miles (+3,022)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,575 miles
    Test number
    122621138196
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass153,553 miles (+5,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    153,553 miles
    Test number
    952439255143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass148,379 miles (+8,250)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    148,379 miles
    Test number
    554222827999
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass140,129 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,129 miles
    Test number
    730919415346
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and O/s painted (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail140,129 miles (+9,563)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,129 miles
    Test number
    420092940031
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and O/s painted (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass130,566 miles (+10,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,566 miles
    Test number
    102900585204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  14. Pass120,056 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,056 miles
    Test number
    704352781287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,046 miles (+1,054)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,046 miles
    Test number
    141038996023
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass118,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,992 miles
    Test number
    510132719823
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre nail

  17. Fail118,992 miles (+14,019)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,992 miles
    Test number
    627860240889
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre nail

  18. Pass104,973 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    104,973 miles
    Test number
    937295805006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Fail104,972 miles (+9,854)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,972 miles
    Test number
    469845405072
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass95,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,118 miles
    Test number
    875543533313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,118 miles (+7,337)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,118 miles
    Test number
    898743933372
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Fail87,781 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,781 miles
    Test number
    117169132342
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass87,781 miles (+7,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,781 miles
    Test number
    409139132466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass80,058 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,058 miles
    Test number
    446059911447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,804 miles (+9,514)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,804 miles
    Test number
    242014314139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,290 miles (+13,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,290 miles
    Test number
    463212820398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass56,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,335 miles
    Test number
    304712629310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 KPX

Does LB56 KPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 KPX is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 KPX?
The MOT on LB56 KPX is valid until 16 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 KPX done?
LB56 KPX was recorded at 179,339 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 7,495 miles a year.
Has LB56 KPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 KPX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 KPX 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 KPX find?
LB56 KPX passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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