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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2007 · 2,402 cc

LB56 VTAMOT history

LB56 VTA is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 22 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 53,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2026
Mileage
53,056 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VTA was last recorded at 53,056 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 2,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2019: 45,727 miles, lower than 845,727 miles on 6 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
50,134 miles · 3 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,922 miles
Average per year
2,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 53,056 miles
  • 2023 – 49,684 miles
  • 2022 – 49,684 miles
  • 2021 – 49,489 miles
  • 2020 – 47,950 miles
  • 2019 – 45,727 miles
  • 2018 – 42,523 miles
  • 2017 – 35,812 miles
  • 2016 – 29,852 miles
  • 2015 – 27,654 miles
  • 2014 – 20,888 miles
  • 2013 – 15,323 miles
  • 2012 – 11,641 miles
  • 2011 – 9,276 miles
  • 2010 – 8,135 miles
  • 2009 – 5,690 miles
  • 2008 – 3,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,056 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat Belt slow to retract
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryReverse lamps in op
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,056 miles (+2,922)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    53,056 miles
    Test number
    113040265556
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat Belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps in op
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass50,134 miles (+450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    50,134 miles
    Test number
    454158589902
    • AdvisoryAge related corrossion to body and underside

  3. Pass49,684 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,684 miles
    Test number
    972397077317
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail49,684 miles (+195)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,684 miles
    Test number
    924212222338
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced has been chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced been chalked (6.1.1 (c) (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 all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass49,489 miles (+997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,489 miles
    Test number
    979221675116
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass48,492 miles (+542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    621036887911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass47,950 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,950 miles
    Test number
    523689015742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,727 miles (-800,000)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,727 miles
    Test number
    138418814013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail845,727 miles (+803,204)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    845,727 miles
    Test number
    772957282946
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Entrance/exit door defective in operation side door (9.1.1 (a))

  10. Pass42,523 miles (+6,711)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,523 miles
    Test number
    415852000786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,812 miles (+5,960)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,812 miles
    Test number
    986038769107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,852 miles (+2,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,852 miles
    Test number
    693625599275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside sliding door outer handle broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass27,654 miles (+6,766)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,654 miles
    Test number
    145178825405
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  14. Pass20,888 miles (+5,565)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,888 miles
    Test number
    549649344080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  15. Pass15,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    15,323 miles
    Test number
    728454923015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail15,323 miles (+3,682)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,323 miles
    Test number
    156424223038
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  17. Pass11,641 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    11,641 miles
    Test number
    555737342089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,276 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    9,276 miles
    Test number
    746885121093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,135 miles (+2,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    8,135 miles
    Test number
    410557120001
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass5,690 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    5,690 miles
    Test number
    124199129497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass3,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    3,245 miles
    Test number
    600551858028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VTA

Does LB56 VTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 VTA expired on 5 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VTA?
The MOT on LB56 VTA expired on 5 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 VTA done?
LB56 VTA was recorded at 53,056 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 2,960 miles a year.
Has LB56 VTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VTA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 VTA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 VTA find?
LB56 VTA passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front seat belt slow to retract; nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills, and 5 more.

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