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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LE56 CXWMOT history

LE56 CXW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 196,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LE56 CXW grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
196,835 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 CXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 CXW was last recorded at 196,835 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 9,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2013: 72,540 miles, lower than 84,370 miles on 24 Jul 2012.

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
187,677 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,158 miles
Average per year
9,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,835 miles
  • 2025 – 187,677 miles
  • 2024 – 184,568 miles
  • 2023 – 181,100 miles
  • 2022 – 179,717 miles
  • 2021 – 169,440 miles
  • 2019 – 166,895 miles
  • 2018 – 161,184 miles
  • 2017 – 155,769 miles
  • 2016 – 147,166 miles
  • 2015 – 127,107 miles
  • 2014 – 97,183 miles
  • 2013 – 72,540 miles
  • 2012 – 84,370 miles
  • 2011 – 55,109 miles
  • 2010 – 41,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,835 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp not working
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnable to pick up emission PASS
  • AdvisoryUnder tray not allowing full inspection

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,835 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    196,835 miles
    Test number
    311520731313
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to pick up emission PASS
    • AdvisoryUnder tray not allowing full inspection
  2. Fail196,835 miles (+9,158)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,835 miles
    Test number
    335176708291
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to pick up emission PASS
    • AdvisoryUnder tray not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  3. Pass187,677 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    187,677 miles
    Test number
    296137934521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,568 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    184,568 miles
    Test number
    784730966831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass181,100 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    181,100 miles
    Test number
    304766124261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass179,717 miles (+10,277)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    179,717 miles
    Test number
    810802632295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,440 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    169,440 miles
    Test number
    149811620136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass166,895 miles (+5,711)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    166,895 miles
    Test number
    114854956337
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear shock casing damaged
    • AdvisoryN/s rear spring poorly mounted lower
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s front shock top mount
  9. Pass161,184 miles (+5,415)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    161,184 miles
    Test number
    114625030000
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass155,769 miles (+8,603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    155,769 miles
    Test number
    370096934445
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear spring lower rubber support saddles worn
  11. Pass147,166 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    147,166 miles
    Test number
    693124737817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,150 miles (+20,043)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,150 miles
    Test number
    474478989987
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  13. Pass127,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    127,107 miles
    Test number
    917496195126
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail127,107 miles (+29,924)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,107 miles
    Test number
    507645595189
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass97,183 miles (+24,643)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,183 miles
    Test number
    955598594177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,540 miles (-11,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,540 miles
    Test number
    498247793199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass84,370 miles (+29,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,370 miles
    Test number
    756486802268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail55,109 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,109 miles
    Test number
    655492681019
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSmall cut in tread of nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass55,109 miles (+14,087)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,109 miles
    Test number
    735762681041
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSmall cut in tread of nearside rear tyre
  20. Pass41,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,022 miles
    Test number
    914405130025
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Fail41,022 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,022 miles
    Test number
    872293930089
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LE56 CXW

Does LE56 CXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE56 CXW is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE56 CXW?
The MOT on LE56 CXW is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE56 CXW done?
LE56 CXW was recorded at 196,835 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 9,703 miles a year.
Has LE56 CXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 CXW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LE56 CXW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE56 CXW find?
LE56 CXW passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: central stop lamp not working; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 4 more.

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