Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
LB59 FTNMOT history
LB59 FTN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,798 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 168,798 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,554 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB59 FTN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 18 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB59 FTN was last recorded at 168,798 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 7,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,308 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,490 miles
- Average per year
- 8,554 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,798 miles
- 2025 – 161,308 miles
- 2024 – 153,390 miles
- 2023 – 146,666 miles
- 2022 – 137,889 miles
- 2021 – 133,479 miles
- 2020 – 130,419 miles
- 2019 – 123,955 miles
- 2018 – 116,410 miles
- 2017 – 108,627 miles
- 2016 – 98,946 miles
- 2015 – 88,551 miles
- 2014 – 80,873 miles
- 2013 – 80,078 miles
- 2012 – 54,277 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,798 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamps have poor beam images
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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub assembly
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,798 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 168,798 miles
- Test number
- 911738339462
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamps have poor beam images
Fail168,797 miles (+7,489)4 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,797 miles
- Test number
- 395199143581
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass161,308 miles (+7,918)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 161,308 miles
- Test number
- 889641605542
- 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))
Pass153,390 miles (+6,724)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 153,390 miles
- Test number
- 289304000569
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub assembly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub assembly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,666 miles (+8,777)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 146,666 miles
- Test number
- 622033802567
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub assembly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub assembly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,889 miles (+4,410)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 137,889 miles
- Test number
- 778073038333
- 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))
Pass133,479 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 133,479 miles
- Test number
- 766973867678
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and has deep cracks
Fail133,479 miles (+3,060)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,479 miles
- Test number
- 156827680557
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and has deep cracks
Pass130,419 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 130,419 miles
- Test number
- 130542582039
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail130,419 miles (+6,464)2 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,419 miles
- Test number
- 892956880100
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,955 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 123,955 miles
- Test number
- 263740506357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail123,955 miles (+7,545)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,955 miles
- Test number
- 340946334361
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 116,410 miles
- Test number
- 653483907423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,410 miles (+7,783)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,410 miles
- Test number
- 903990575137
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass108,627 miles (+9,681)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 108,627 miles
- Test number
- 752628708553
- AdvisoryTest results entered late due to power cut in area
Pass98,946 miles (+10,395)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 98,946 miles
- Test number
- 715353578211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,551 miles (+7,678)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 88,551 miles
- Test number
- 877036615054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 80,873 miles
- Test number
- 786630724083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,873 miles (+795)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,873 miles
- Test number
- 788740724027
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail80,078 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,078 miles
- Test number
- 126744543334
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,078 miles (+25,801)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 80,078 miles
- Test number
- 425574543452
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,277 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 54,277 miles
- Test number
- 409215632303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB59 FTN
- Does LB59 FTN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 FTN is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB59 FTN?
- The MOT on LB59 FTN is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB59 FTN done?
- LB59 FTN was recorded at 168,798 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 8,554 miles a year.
- Has LB59 FTN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB59 FTN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB59 FTN 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 FTN find?
- LB59 FTN passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.
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