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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 KTLMOT history

LB56 KTL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 208,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
208,382 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 KTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 KTL was last recorded at 208,382 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,233 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
149 miles
Average per year
11,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 208,382 miles
  • 2024 – 201,840 miles
  • 2023 – 194,912 miles
  • 2022 – 183,958 miles
  • 2021 – 175,553 miles
  • 2020 – 167,654 miles
  • 2019 – 162,765 miles
  • 2018 – 153,887 miles
  • 2017 – 142,433 miles
  • 2016 – 131,641 miles
  • 2015 – 119,753 miles
  • 2014 – 111,182 miles
  • 2013 – 94,222 miles
  • 2012 – 68,437 miles
  • 2011 – 51,673 miles
  • 2010 – 26,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,382 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,382 miles (+149)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    208,382 miles
    Test number
    890698500494
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail208,233 miles (+6,393)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,233 miles
    Test number
    906103970858
    • 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))
    • 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))

  3. Pass201,840 miles (+115)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    201,840 miles
    Test number
    518098103568
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail201,725 miles (+6,813)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,725 miles
    Test number
    177648449990
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,912 miles (+10,954)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    194,912 miles
    Test number
    251762231890
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass183,958 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    183,958 miles
    Test number
    827725773488
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail183,958 miles (+8,405)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,958 miles
    Test number
    366360635842
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass175,553 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    175,553 miles
    Test number
    215085875586
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail175,549 miles (+7,895)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,549 miles
    Test number
    121262994695
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation being clamped by shock (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass167,654 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,654 miles
    Test number
    656262747148
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail167,654 miles (+4,886)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,654 miles
    Test number
    808698907403
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass162,768 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,768 miles
    Test number
    131075527199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail162,765 miles (+8,878)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,765 miles
    Test number
    352183546931
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass153,887 miles (+11,454)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    153,887 miles
    Test number
    686172560290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    142,433 miles
    Test number
    521319240623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail142,433 miles (+10,792)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,433 miles
    Test number
    883012348977
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass131,641 miles (+11,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    131,641 miles
    Test number
    526175135678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass119,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,753 miles
    Test number
    354641654178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail119,753 miles (+8,571)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,753 miles
    Test number
    253711800173
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass111,182 miles (+16,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,182 miles
    Test number
    738102954366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass94,222 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    94,222 miles
    Test number
    697804853372
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail94,222 miles (+25,785)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,222 miles
    Test number
    476554453487
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail68,437 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,437 miles
    Test number
    157365472240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass68,437 miles (+16,764)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,437 miles
    Test number
    465795372297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,673 miles (+25,317)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,673 miles
    Test number
    949492631278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,356 miles
    Test number
    452592330009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 KTL

Does LB56 KTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 KTL is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 KTL?
The MOT on LB56 KTL is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 KTL done?
LB56 KTL was recorded at 208,382 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 11,513 miles a year.
Has LB56 KTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 KTL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 KTL 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 KTL find?
LB56 KTL passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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