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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,461 cc

LX56 FVOMOT history

LX56 FVO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LX56 FVO silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
131,036 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 FVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX56 FVO was last recorded at 131,036 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Oct 2017: 32,430 miles, lower than 68,833 miles on 8 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,101 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,935 miles
Average per year
7,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,036 miles
  • 2025 – 129,101 miles
  • 2024 – 125,086 miles
  • 2023 – 119,956 miles
  • 2022 – 112,900 miles
  • 2021 – 107,367 miles
  • 2020 – 100,379 miles
  • 2019 – 94,204 miles
  • 2018 – 86,623 miles
  • 2017 – 32,430 miles
  • 2016 – 68,833 miles
  • 2015 – 59,457 miles
  • 2014 – 54,756 miles
  • 2013 – 38,662 miles
  • 2012 – 23,376 miles
  • 2011 – 17,670 miles
  • 2010 – 14,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,036 miles
  • 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 Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,036 miles (+1,935)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,036 miles
    Test number
    508488425381
    • 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 Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass129,101 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,101 miles
    Test number
    514404416856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,086 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,086 miles
    Test number
    269821089959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,964 miles (+5,008)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,964 miles
    Test number
    817350781013
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass119,956 miles (+7,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,956 miles
    Test number
    535798617821
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass112,900 miles (+5,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,900 miles
    Test number
    105052554780
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,367 miles (+6,988)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,367 miles
    Test number
    718822610142
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,379 miles
    Test number
    188195625306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,379 miles (+6,175)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,379 miles
    Test number
    758818343533
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,204 miles (+7,581)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,204 miles
    Test number
    578884966478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,623 miles (+54,193)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,623 miles
    Test number
    515173235637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,430 miles (-36,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,430 miles
    Test number
    208303626376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass68,833 miles (+9,376)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    790226319737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,457 miles
    Test number
    395076784098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,457 miles (+4,701)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,457 miles
    Test number
    265184869041
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass54,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,756 miles
    Test number
    126234344320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,756 miles (+16,094)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,756 miles
    Test number
    275123444330
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass38,662 miles (+8,453)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,662 miles
    Test number
    798047843334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,209 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    516764423002
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass30,209 miles (+6,833)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    918104423002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,376 miles
    Test number
    357060232022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,376 miles (+5,706)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,376 miles
    Test number
    587590032096
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass17,670 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,670 miles
    Test number
    409020561010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,651 miles (+3,289)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,651 miles
    Test number
    516353651056
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  25. Pass14,362 miles (+477)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,362 miles
    Test number
    914032610190
    • NoteNO SMOKE EMISSION READING, INSUFFIGIONT SMOKE TO MEASURE [ITS A CLEAN MACHINE]

  26. Pass13,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    13,885 miles
    Test number
    880323830076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX56 FVO

Does LX56 FVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX56 FVO expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX56 FVO?
The MOT on LX56 FVO expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX56 FVO done?
LX56 FVO was recorded at 131,036 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 7,035 miles a year.
Has LX56 FVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 FVO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX56 FVO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX56 FVO find?
LX56 FVO failed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 major defect and 7 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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