Volkswagen Transporter
Orange and Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LB56 KPZMOT history
LB56 KPZ is an orange and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 187,066 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 187,066 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,870 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 KPZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Orange and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 17 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 KPZ was last recorded at 187,066 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 187,056 miles · 30 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 7,870 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,066 miles
- 2025 – 185,797 miles
- 2024 – 185,613 miles
- 2023 – 181,414 miles
- 2022 – 176,005 miles
- 2021 – 170,648 miles
- 2020 – 165,659 miles
- 2019 – 162,943 miles
- 2018 – 156,506 miles
- 2017 – 150,372 miles
- 2016 – 145,320 miles
- 2015 – 134,790 miles
- 2014 – 123,534 miles
- 2013 – 113,095 miles
- 2012 – 99,444 miles
- 2011 – 84,791 miles
- 2010 – 68,893 miles
- 2009 – 56,125 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,066 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,066 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 187,066 miles
- Test number
- 826811074081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail187,056 miles (+1,259)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,056 miles
- Test number
- 719496739799
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass185,797 miles (+184)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 185,797 miles
- Test number
- 960292663519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,613 miles (+4,199)7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,613 miles
- Test number
- 366559318204
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass181,414 miles (+5,409)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 181,414 miles
- Test number
- 902516871865
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass176,005 miles (+5,357)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 176,005 miles
- Test number
- 875027231317
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass170,648 miles (+4,989)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 170,648 miles
- Test number
- 904169302969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,659 miles (+2,716)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 165,659 miles
- Test number
- 791615013751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,943 miles (+6,437)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 162,943 miles
- Test number
- 750046436669
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass156,506 miles (+6,134)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 156,506 miles
- Test number
- 429041977962
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass150,372 miles (+5,052)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 150,372 miles
- Test number
- 422469778540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,320 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 145,320 miles
- Test number
- 392401087826
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Fail145,320 miles (+10,530)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,320 miles
- Test number
- 703027711976
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Pass134,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 134,790 miles
- Test number
- 679156109055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,790 miles (+11,256)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,790 miles
- Test number
- 798903051013
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass123,534 miles (+10,439)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 123,534 miles
- Test number
- 879889044328
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass113,095 miles (+124)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 113,095 miles
- Test number
- 897717443316
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail112,971 miles (+13,527)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,971 miles
- Test number
- 466334943392
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/r & n/s/f tyre walls damaged
Pass99,444 miles (+14,653)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 99,444 miles
- Test number
- 935183652343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,791 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 84,791 miles
- Test number
- 786457141384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,791 miles (+15,898)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,791 miles
- Test number
- 845667341305
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,893 miles (+380)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 68,893 miles
- Test number
- 631594240347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,513 miles (+12,388)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,513 miles
- Test number
- 521167330318
- FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Pass56,125 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 56,125 miles
- Test number
- 262179749315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,124 miles (+77)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,124 miles
- Test number
- 780729649327
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fail56,047 miles4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,047 miles
- Test number
- 161375549342
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB56 KPZ
- Does LB56 KPZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 KPZ is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 KPZ?
- The MOT on LB56 KPZ is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 KPZ done?
- LB56 KPZ was recorded at 187,066 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 7,870 miles a year.
- Has LB56 KPZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 KPZ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 KPZ 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 KPZ find?
- LB56 KPZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall.
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