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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

LS56 DKAMOT history

LS56 DKA is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 211,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

LS56 DKA black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
211,336 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 DKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 DKA was last recorded at 211,336 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 1,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,001 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,335 miles
Average per year
9,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,336 miles
  • 2025 – 210,001 miles
  • 2024 – 205,454 miles
  • 2023 – 197,227 miles
  • 2022 – 184,491 miles
  • 2021 – 177,661 miles
  • 2020 – 171,063 miles
  • 2019 – 163,450 miles
  • 2018 – 154,707 miles
  • 2017 – 145,458 miles
  • 2016 – 130,867 miles
  • 2015 – 118,519 miles
  • 2014 – 105,078 miles
  • 2013 – 95,703 miles
  • 2012 – 77,952 miles
  • 2010 – 61,411 miles
  • 2009 – 47,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,336 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides borderline (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy borderline (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,336 miles (+1,335)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    211,336 miles
    Test number
    603347725300
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides borderline (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy borderline (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass210,001 miles (+4,547)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    210,001 miles
    Test number
    414596233993
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy borderline (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass205,454 miles (+8,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    205,454 miles
    Test number
    965064011255
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass197,227 miles (+12,736)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    197,227 miles
    Test number
    873063281509
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass184,491 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    184,491 miles
    Test number
    558347502452
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail184,491 miles (+6,830)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,491 miles
    Test number
    567431831859
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass177,661 miles (+6,598)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    177,661 miles
    Test number
    692048977844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass171,063 miles (+7,613)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    171,063 miles
    Test number
    903152702157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass163,450 miles (+8,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    163,450 miles
    Test number
    556384905405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  10. Pass154,707 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    154,707 miles
    Test number
    339141344990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,706 miles (+9,248)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,706 miles
    Test number
    536558985046
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass145,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    145,458 miles
    Test number
    534760426038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail145,458 miles (+14,591)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,458 miles
    Test number
    676264669561
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass130,867 miles (+12,348)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    130,867 miles
    Test number
    881250898597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,519 miles (+13,441)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,519 miles
    Test number
    328956945122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass105,078 miles (+9,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,078 miles
    Test number
    268109254465
    • 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)
  17. Fail95,703 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,703 miles
    Test number
    328330563166
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass95,703 miles (+17,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,703 miles
    Test number
    446420063179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass77,952 miles (+16,541)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,952 miles
    Test number
    855695122092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,411 miles (+14,295)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,411 miles
    Test number
    984089140359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,116 miles
    Test number
    264167739380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 DKA

Does LS56 DKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 DKA is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 DKA?
The MOT on LS56 DKA is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 DKA done?
LS56 DKA was recorded at 211,336 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 9,950 miles a year.
Has LS56 DKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 DKA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LS56 DKA 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 LS56 DKA find?
LS56 DKA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides borderline; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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