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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

LE56 MSUMOT history

LE56 MSU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LE56 MSU silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,352 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 MSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 MSU was last recorded at 139,352 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,482 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,870 miles
Average per year
6,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,352 miles
  • 2025 – 137,482 miles
  • 2024 – 133,917 miles
  • 2023 – 128,832 miles
  • 2022 – 124,854 miles
  • 2020 – 118,769 miles
  • 2018 – 101,347 miles
  • 2016 – 86,825 miles
  • 2015 – 80,331 miles
  • 2014 – 73,496 miles
  • 2013 – 61,860 miles
  • 2012 – 53,233 miles
  • 2011 – 44,422 miles
  • 2010 – 33,830 miles
  • 2009 – 23,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,352 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust rusty and poor condition
  • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f inner steering arms slight play

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,352 miles (+1,870)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,352 miles
    Test number
    928070094142
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty and poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f inner steering arms slight play

  2. Pass137,482 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,482 miles
    Test number
    315788336152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  3. Fail137,482 miles (+3,565)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,482 miles
    Test number
    554456356397
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  4. Pass133,917 miles (+1,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,917 miles
    Test number
    260107193052
    • AdvisoryFront undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass132,332 miles (+3,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    132,332 miles
    Test number
    113977154172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass128,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,832 miles
    Test number
    950640495297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,832 miles (+3,978)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,832 miles
    Test number
    578322802869
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and uneven wear 255/45 18 Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  8. Pass124,854 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,854 miles
    Test number
    947646764104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  9. Fail124,854 miles (+6,085)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,854 miles
    Test number
    797733403889
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  10. Pass118,769 miles (+7,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,769 miles
    Test number
    802107435383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,082 miles (+9,735)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,082 miles
    Test number
    491599079056
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Engine mount/gearbox mount rubber bush worn/deteriated slight play
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in general exhaust system
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass101,347 miles (+8,422)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,347 miles
    Test number
    815439347114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  13. Pass92,925 miles (+6,100)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,925 miles
    Test number
    891424114741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,825 miles (+6,494)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,825 miles
    Test number
    217636469440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,331 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,331 miles
    Test number
    727744203930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,496 miles (+11,636)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,496 miles
    Test number
    369345394464
    • NoteNearside rear tyre close to leagal limit 1.6mm

  17. Pass61,860 miles (+8,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,860 miles
    Test number
    819623153279
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass53,233 miles (+8,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,233 miles
    Test number
    269006392285
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass44,422 miles (+10,592)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,422 miles
    Test number
    488460201360
    • NoteEmissions to clean to test
    • NotePlay in o/s inner trackrod ball joint
    • NoteWipers smeering

  20. Pass33,830 miles (+10,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,830 miles
    Test number
    393085290263
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,655 miles
    Test number
    192691189242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,655 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,655 miles
    Test number
    424330089234
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE56 MSU

Does LE56 MSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE56 MSU is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE56 MSU?
The MOT on LE56 MSU is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE56 MSU done?
LE56 MSU was recorded at 139,352 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,850 miles a year.
Has LE56 MSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 MSU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LE56 MSU 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 MSU find?
LE56 MSU passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust rusty and poor condition; n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering arms slight play.

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