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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LB59 FTAMOT history

LB59 FTA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,578 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 FTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 FTA was last recorded at 122,578 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,576 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,578 miles
  • 2025 – 120,335 miles
  • 2024 – 117,671 miles
  • 2023 – 115,856 miles
  • 2022 – 111,571 miles
  • 2021 – 107,648 miles
  • 2020 – 101,099 miles
  • 2019 – 96,372 miles
  • 2018 – 92,973 miles
  • 2017 – 90,749 miles
  • 2016 – 87,756 miles
  • 2015 – 85,659 miles
  • 2013 – 79,845 miles
  • 2012 – 71,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,578 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.25

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on the wall (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,578 miles (+2)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,578 miles
    Test number
    166107421376
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail122,576 miles (+2,241)5 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,576 miles
    Test number
    343976346083
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,335 miles3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,335 miles
    Test number
    996476892974
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail120,334 miles (+2,663)1 major2 repaired3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,334 miles
    Test number
    189344901186
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass117,671 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,671 miles
    Test number
    236825538183
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum mark

  6. Fail117,670 miles (+1,814)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,670 miles
    Test number
    541978439709
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum mark

  7. Pass115,856 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,856 miles
    Test number
    259776652793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,571 miles (+3,923)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,571 miles
    Test number
    376106465200
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass107,648 miles (+6,549)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,648 miles
    Test number
    591280080669
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,099 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,099 miles
    Test number
    883303978456
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail101,097 miles (+4,725)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,097 miles
    Test number
    451963166249
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass96,372 miles (+3,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,372 miles
    Test number
    314139710342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass92,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,973 miles
    Test number
    441604828548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on the wall (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail92,973 miles (+2,224)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,973 miles
    Test number
    499121931717
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on the wall (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass90,749 miles (+2,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,749 miles
    Test number
    615476171396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer CUTS ON SIDEWALL TYRE

  16. Pass87,756 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,756 miles
    Test number
    955854299811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Fail87,756 miles (+2,097)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,756 miles
    Test number
    388873415870
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass85,659 miles (+5,814)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,659 miles
    Test number
    559180395029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,845 miles (+8,425)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,845 miles
    Test number
    309173083299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,420 miles
    Test number
    679943582263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 FTA

Does LB59 FTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 FTA is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 FTA?
The MOT on LB59 FTA is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 FTA done?
LB59 FTA was recorded at 122,578 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,662 miles a year.
Has LB59 FTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 FTA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 FTA 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 LB59 FTA find?
LB59 FTA passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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