Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LB56 KSEMOT history
LB56 KSE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 194,102 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 194,102 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,285 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 KSE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 24 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 KSE was last recorded at 194,102 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 6,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,210 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,892 miles
- Average per year
- 9,285 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,102 miles
- 2025 – 187,210 miles
- 2024 – 182,793 miles
- 2023 – 179,358 miles
- 2022 – 176,267 miles
- 2021 – 172,106 miles
- 2020 – 167,113 miles
- 2019 – 158,422 miles
- 2018 – 152,069 miles
- 2017 – 147,566 miles
- 2015 – 140,827 miles
- 2014 – 136,588 miles
- 2013 – 117,260 miles
- 2012 – 91,868 miles
- 2011 – 73,774 miles
- 2010 – 51,178 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,102 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside image poor (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2x (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cover loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside low/on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryEngine light on
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Quick release tow ball not present at time of test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Central Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged clasp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 14 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,102 miles3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 194,102 miles
- Test number
- 774740075704
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside image poor (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2x (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cover loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside low/on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Fail194,102 miles (+6,892)1 repaired3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,102 miles
- Test number
- 243730400216
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside image poor (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2x (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cover loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside low/on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass187,210 miles (+4,417)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 187,210 miles
- Test number
- 316849169225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,793 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 182,793 miles
- Test number
- 276732797257
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper slightly insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Fail182,793 miles (+3,435)3 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,793 miles
- Test number
- 378377229277
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper slightly insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Pass179,358 miles (+3,091)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 179,358 miles
- Test number
- 889139738460
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryQuick release tow ball not present at time of test
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryCoolant radiator in poor condition
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass176,267 miles (+66)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 176,267 miles
- Test number
- 557118181250
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryQuick release tow ball not present at time of test
Fail176,201 miles (+4,095)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,201 miles
- Test number
- 593874602619
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested to 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump runs (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet(manifold leak?) (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin *** ON LIMIT *** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre Marked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryQuick release tow ball not present at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass172,106 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 172,106 miles
- Test number
- 997671131109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,105 miles (+4,992)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,105 miles
- Test number
- 695025325438
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall(marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40R20 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Poss not repairable
Pass167,113 miles (+16)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 167,113 miles
- Test number
- 321777657922
- AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged clasp (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNoisy
Fail167,097 miles (+8,675)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,097 miles
- Test number
- 779223892629
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged clasp (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNoisy
Pass158,422 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 158,422 miles
- Test number
- 982319516259
- AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED
Fail158,410 miles (+7)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,410 miles
- Test number
- 159526660138
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount. Corroded(hole) & split sill. Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively curved (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction Hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryALL tyres MAX pressure, below requirement of vehicle
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal badly deteriorated
- AdvisoryO/S wiper poor clearing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush - SIGNIFICANT movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Evidence of historical leak & very little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear weld repair to inner rim
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail158,403 miles (+6,334)5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,403 miles
- Test number
- 344465538033
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Failed tension test (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Failed tension test (7.1.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral & nearside front seat belt buckels platic covers broken away funtion not impaired
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass152,069 miles (+4,503)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 152,069 miles
- Test number
- 856752174805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,566 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 147,566 miles
- Test number
- 501504855791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,566 miles (+6,739)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,566 miles
- Test number
- 792522497890
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass140,827 miles (+4,239)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 140,827 miles
- Test number
- 735432806286
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Pass136,588 miles (+19,328)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 136,588 miles
- Test number
- 807818024301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,260 miles (+25,392)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 117,260 miles
- Test number
- 645485413372
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass91,868 miles (+18,094)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 91,868 miles
- Test number
- 387821392225
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass73,774 miles (+22,596)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 73,774 miles
- Test number
- 709005481297
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOffside door mirror cracked
Pass51,178 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 51,178 miles
- Test number
- 472277580251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,178 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,178 miles
- Test number
- 961487180280
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Questions about LB56 KSE
- Does LB56 KSE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 KSE is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 KSE?
- The MOT on LB56 KSE is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 KSE done?
- LB56 KSE was recorded at 194,102 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 9,285 miles a year.
- Has LB56 KSE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 KSE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 KSE 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 KSE find?
- LB56 KSE passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 11 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 11 more.
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