
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey and White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc
V56 LFJMOT history
V56 LFJ is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 162,697 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 162,697 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,070 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V56 LFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V56 LFJ was last recorded at 162,697 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 162,695 miles · 26 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 5,070 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,697 miles
- 2025 – 157,666 miles
- 2024 – 152,707 miles
- 2023 – 147,650 miles
- 2022 – 144,023 miles
- 2021 – 139,957 miles
- 2020 – 137,385 miles
- 2019 – 134,533 miles
- 2018 – 128,470 miles
- 2017 – 125,050 miles
- 2016 – 120,676 miles
- 2015 – 116,187 miles
- 2014 – 110,897 miles
- 2013 – 101,397 miles
- 2012 – 96,207 miles
- 2011 – 92,322 miles
- 2010 – 89,237 miles
- 2009 – 84,937 miles
- 2008 – 79,514 miles
- 2007 – 71,746 miles
- 2006 – 58,179 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar frame (6.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryBody corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019
Full MOT history
31 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,697 miles (+2)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 162,697 miles
- Test number
- 437248956954
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar frame (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail162,695 miles (+5,029)3 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,695 miles
- Test number
- 158809740893
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar frame (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass157,666 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 157,666 miles
- Test number
- 957301624692
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisoryTow bar components corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail157,665 miles (+4,958)1 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,665 miles
- Test number
- 794489852118
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisoryTow bar components corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass152,707 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 152,707 miles
- Test number
- 653474914609
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail152,706 miles (+5,056)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,706 miles
- Test number
- 352054240544
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass147,650 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 147,650 miles
- Test number
- 917446596878
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail147,650 miles (+3,627)1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,650 miles
- Test number
- 967235918965
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass144,023 miles (+45)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 144,023 miles
- Test number
- 618937102335
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake disc back plates corroded
- AdvisoryBody slightly corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail143,978 miles (+4,021)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,978 miles
- Test number
- 581796956767
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Pass139,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 139,957 miles
- Test number
- 386110356706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,948 miles (+2,563)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,948 miles
- Test number
- 156429106121
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass137,385 miles (+2,852)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 137,385 miles
- Test number
- 936763859772
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront both brake dust covers corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer lower sill welded and plated
- AdvisoryRear both brake dust covers corroded
Pass134,533 miles (+6,063)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 134,533 miles
- Test number
- 190563767914
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront slight oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear brake back plates slight corrosion
Pass128,470 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 128,470 miles
- Test number
- 109306848773
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Fail128,470 miles (+3,420)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,470 miles
- Test number
- 843707179228
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass125,050 miles (+4,374)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 125,050 miles
- Test number
- 467113150141
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass120,676 miles (+4,489)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 120,676 miles
- Test number
- 767170305332
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Inner brake discs corroded
Pass116,187 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 116,187 miles
- Test number
- 791718714887
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front roll bar bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play joint on inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
Fail116,187 miles (+5,290)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,187 miles
- Test number
- 744875043459
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front roll bar bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play joint on inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
Pass110,897 miles (+9,500)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 110,897 miles
- Test number
- 517387714320
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail101,397 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,397 miles
- Test number
- 307684423335
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
Pass101,397 miles (+5,190)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 101,397 miles
- Test number
- 855444123310
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
Pass96,207 miles (+3,885)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 96,207 miles
- Test number
- 668255202354
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass92,322 miles (+3,085)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 92,322 miles
- Test number
- 338346701395
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass89,237 miles (+4,300)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 89,237 miles
- Test number
- 562358270253
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass84,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 84,937 miles
- Test number
- 791088979222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,937 miles (+5,423)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,937 miles
- Test number
- 821284279274
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass79,514 miles (+7,768)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 79,514 miles
- Test number
- 774044178200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,746 miles (+13,567)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 71,746 miles
- Test number
- 860404277260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 58,179 miles
- Test number
- 312955776076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V56 LFJ
- Does V56 LFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 LFJ is valid until 25 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V56 LFJ?
- The MOT on V56 LFJ is valid until 25 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V56 LFJ done?
- V56 LFJ was recorded at 162,697 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 5,070 miles a year.
- Has V56 LFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V56 LFJ has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on V56 LFJ 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 V56 LFJ find?
- V56 LFJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 14 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 11 more.
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