Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc
L8 GVWMOT history
L8 GVW is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,354 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 103,354 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,031 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 GVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 GVW was last recorded at 103,354 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 3,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 99,381 miles · 25 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,973 miles
- Average per year
- 5,031 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,354 miles
- 2024 – 99,381 miles
- 2022 – 89,963 miles
- 2021 – 86,845 miles
- 2020 – 82,633 miles
- 2019 – 79,956 miles
- 2018 – 75,755 miles
- 2017 – 70,282 miles
- 2016 – 66,726 miles
- 2015 – 58,878 miles
- 2014 – 52,830 miles
- 2013 – 44,362 miles
- 2012 – 37,268 miles
- 2011 – 30,157 miles
- 2010 – 23,719 miles
- 2009 – 15,495 miles
- 2008 – 12,234 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,354 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,354 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 103,354 miles
- Test number
- 598792673082
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail103,354 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,354 miles
- Test number
- 664800088705
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 182195543611
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 234943924578
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,381 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 99,381 miles
- Test number
- 364128687205
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 756054212002
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,963 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 89,963 miles
- Test number
- 345145133555
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail89,963 miles (+3,118)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,963 miles
- Test number
- 731679629361
- MajorFuel pipe union leaking injector leak off pipe union area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass86,845 miles (+4,212)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 86,845 miles
- Test number
- 384990242616
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper marker light inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,633 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 82,633 miles
- Test number
- 754486873835
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail82,632 miles (+2,676)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,632 miles
- Test number
- 801112258893
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass79,956 miles (+4,201)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 79,956 miles
- Test number
- 477408949550
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,755 miles (+5,473)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 75,755 miles
- Test number
- 319059310869
- AdvisoryHigh Level Brake Light Out
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Top Marker out
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Egde (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,282 miles (+3,556)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 70,282 miles
- Test number
- 786430006556
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass66,726 miles (+7,848)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 66,726 miles
- Test number
- 830966976491
- AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine
Pass58,878 miles (+6,048)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 58,878 miles
- Test number
- 305708775105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,830 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 52,830 miles
- Test number
- 385871674157
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail52,830 miles (+8,468)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,830 miles
- Test number
- 725451074177
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail44,362 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,362 miles
- Test number
- 225072473152
- Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass44,362 miles (+7,094)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 44,362 miles
- Test number
- 576082873147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 37,268 miles
- Test number
- 426434772139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,268 miles (+7,111)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,268 miles
- Test number
- 457454672154
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Pass30,157 miles (+6,438)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 30,157 miles
- Test number
- 157124371151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,719 miles (+8,224)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 23,719 miles
- Test number
- 413309070157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,495 miles (+3,261)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 15,495 miles
- Test number
- 951680389106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,234 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,234 miles
- Test number
- 240595438105
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Pass12,234 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2009
- Odometer
- 12,234 miles
- Test number
- 852475738139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 GVW
- Does L8 GVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GVW is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 GVW?
- The MOT on L8 GVW is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 GVW done?
- L8 GVW was recorded at 103,354 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,031 miles a year.
- Has L8 GVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 GVW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 GVW 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 L8 GVW find?
- L8 GVW passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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