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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

LE56 MLYMOT history

LE56 MLY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 186,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LE56 MLY blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
186,881 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 MLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 MLY was last recorded at 186,881 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 5,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,754 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,127 miles
Average per year
4,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,881 miles
  • 2024 – 181,754 miles
  • 2023 – 175,583 miles
  • 2022 – 172,570 miles
  • 2021 – 161,394 miles
  • 2020 – 157,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,881 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,881 miles (+5,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    186,881 miles
    Test number
    162938719701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass181,754 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    181,754 miles
    Test number
    493681493599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail181,744 miles (+6,161)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,744 miles
    Test number
    724354026746
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass175,583 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    175,583 miles
    Test number
    575350773295
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, external casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail175,583 miles (+3,013)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,583 miles
    Test number
    599097222357
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, external casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass172,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    172,570 miles
    Test number
    768667417156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail172,570 miles (+11,176)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,570 miles
    Test number
    510005775439
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass161,394 miles (+4,067)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    161,394 miles
    Test number
    287254703936
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass157,327 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,327 miles
    Test number
    716431703361
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty and thin

Questions about LE56 MLY

Does LE56 MLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE56 MLY is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE56 MLY?
The MOT on LE56 MLY is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE56 MLY done?
LE56 MLY was recorded at 186,881 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,413 miles a year.
Has LE56 MLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 MLY has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LE56 MLY 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 LE56 MLY find?
LE56 MLY passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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