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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LX06 DCUMOT history

LX06 DCU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 218,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LX06 DCU red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
218,740 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX06 DCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX06 DCU was last recorded at 218,740 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 11,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,473 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,267 miles
Average per year
11,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,740 miles
  • 2025 – 207,473 miles
  • 2024 – 195,737 miles
  • 2023 – 181,704 miles
  • 2022 – 168,760 miles
  • 2021 – 153,767 miles
  • 2020 – 137,141 miles
  • 2019 – 124,359 miles
  • 2018 – 116,426 miles
  • 2017 – 106,492 miles
  • 2016 – 95,339 miles
  • 2015 – 84,107 miles
  • 2014 – 75,635 miles
  • 2013 – 66,118 miles
  • 2012 – 57,589 miles
  • 2011 – 43,961 miles
  • 2010 – 34,912 miles
  • 2009 – 25,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,740 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,740 miles (+11,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    218,740 miles
    Test number
    312746356614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass207,473 miles (+11,736)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    207,473 miles
    Test number
    443006002704
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass195,737 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    195,737 miles
    Test number
    419668751230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail195,589 miles (+13,885)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,589 miles
    Test number
    531114709823
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass181,704 miles (+12,944)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    181,704 miles
    Test number
    825408383144
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass168,760 miles (+14,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    168,760 miles
    Test number
    132736236432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass153,767 miles (+16,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,767 miles
    Test number
    408576051930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass137,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,141 miles
    Test number
    211474027215
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes to flexi-hoses slightly corroded

  9. Fail137,141 miles (+12,782)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,141 miles
    Test number
    512361518343
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes to flexi-hoses slightly corroded

  10. Pass124,359 miles (+7,933)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,359 miles
    Test number
    651827140437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,426 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,426 miles
    Test number
    122339674160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail116,426 miles (+9,934)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,426 miles
    Test number
    168682331750
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass106,492 miles (+11,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,492 miles
    Test number
    215835809373
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside wiper slight worn

  14. Pass95,339 miles (+11,232)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,339 miles
    Test number
    159983455582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,107 miles (+8,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,107 miles
    Test number
    304267224374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  16. Pass75,635 miles (+9,517)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,635 miles
    Test number
    496153774262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,118 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,118 miles
    Test number
    327593873229
    • 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. Fail66,116 miles (+8,527)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,116 miles
    Test number
    597448163225
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  19. Pass57,589 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,589 miles
    Test number
    337952772287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail57,589 miles (+4,487)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,589 miles
    Test number
    976402672270
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail53,102 miles (+9,141)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,102 miles
    Test number
    267893992094
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass43,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,961 miles
    Test number
    269618081041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,961 miles (+9,049)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,961 miles
    Test number
    288068281014
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass34,912 miles (+9,097)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,912 miles
    Test number
    971846880038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,815 miles
    Test number
    443921499052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,815 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,815 miles
    Test number
    844081099061
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LX06 DCU

Does LX06 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX06 DCU is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX06 DCU?
The MOT on LX06 DCU is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX06 DCU done?
LX06 DCU was recorded at 218,740 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 11,002 miles a year.
Has LX06 DCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX06 DCU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX06 DCU 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 LX06 DCU find?
LX06 DCU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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