Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LK56 GMEMOT history
LK56 GME is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,829 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 165,829 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,747 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK56 GME
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 20 Oct 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK56 GME was last recorded at 165,829 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,557 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,272 miles
- Average per year
- 8,747 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,829 miles
- 2025 – 163,557 miles
- 2024 – 163,535 miles
- 2023 – 156,412 miles
- 2022 – 145,516 miles
- 2021 – 138,122 miles
- 2020 – 127,577 miles
- 2016 – 127,333 miles
- 2015 – 95,129 miles
- 2014 – 68,324 miles
- 2013 – 58,260 miles
- 2012 – 47,760 miles
- 2011 – 33,830 miles
- 2010 – 25,989 miles
- 2009 – 17,923 miles
- 2008 – 10,549 miles
- 2007 – 4,148 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,829 miles
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
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.
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,829 miles (+2,272)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 165,829 miles
- Test number
- 268715330234
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass163,557 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 163,557 miles
- Test number
- 841231200755
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
Fail163,547 miles (+12)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,547 miles
- Test number
- 815373676015
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
Fail163,535 miles (+7,123)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,535 miles
- Test number
- 217158815109
- MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Pass156,412 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 156,412 miles
- Test number
- 687682395587
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
Fail156,412 miles (+10,896)4 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,412 miles
- Test number
- 684922984763
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
Pass145,516 miles (+7,394)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 145,516 miles
- Test number
- 361649427503
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass138,122 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 138,122 miles
- Test number
- 885542330354
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail138,122 miles (+10,545)3 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,122 miles
- Test number
- 264886563756
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Now adjusted to 1.25%-2.75% line (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Now adjusted to 1.25%-2.75% line (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass127,577 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 127,577 miles
- Test number
- 791492127600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,576 miles (+243)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,576 miles
- Test number
- 230379500045
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Pass127,333 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 127,333 miles
- Test number
- 669987447114
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail127,330 miles (+32,201)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,330 miles
- Test number
- 575893951372
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both over 50 % worn (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass95,129 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 95,129 miles
- Test number
- 940994260908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,116 miles (+26,792)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,116 miles
- Test number
- 154760839629
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass68,324 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 68,324 miles
- Test number
- 626330414342
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail68,320 miles (+10,060)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,320 miles
- Test number
- 236650114398
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass58,260 miles (+10,500)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 58,260 miles
- Test number
- 267488423226
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth inner steering rack joints have minor play
- NoteCentre seat row, middle seat belt buckle outer casing missing, buckle still operating correctly at present
- NoteN/s/f tyre tread starting to wear low
- NoteSmall chip on windscreen outside of swept area
Pass47,760 miles (+13,930)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 47,760 miles
- Test number
- 888170232247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,830 miles (+7,841)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 33,830 miles
- Test number
- 755604721263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,989 miles (+8,066)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 25,989 miles
- Test number
- 213848730295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,923 miles (+7,374)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 17,923 miles
- Test number
- 933393159272
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass10,549 miles (+6,401)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 10,549 miles
- Test number
- 713675178229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 4,148 miles
- Test number
- 752901177270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK56 GME
- Does LK56 GME currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 GME is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LK56 GME?
- The MOT on LK56 GME is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LK56 GME done?
- LK56 GME was recorded at 165,829 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 8,747 miles a year.
- Has LK56 GME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK56 GME has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LK56 GME 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 LK56 GME find?
- LK56 GME passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush; rear exhaust box corroded.
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