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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

L8 VDLMOT history

L8 VDL is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

L8 VDL white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2026
Mileage
134,503 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VDL was last recorded at 134,503 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,044 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
459 miles
Average per year
8,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,503 miles
  • 2024 – 134,044 miles
  • 2023 – 119,825 miles
  • 2022 – 111,920 miles
  • 2021 – 106,328 miles
  • 2020 – 100,806 miles
  • 2019 – 94,853 miles
  • 2018 – 89,614 miles
  • 2017 – 85,889 miles
  • 2016 – 79,472 miles
  • 2015 – 64,255 miles
  • 2013 – 43,477 miles
  • 2012 – 32,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,503 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle rigid brake line corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,503 miles (+459)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,503 miles
    Test number
    723397135891
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Fail134,044 miles (+14,219)2 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,044 miles
    Test number
    870615353822
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pad metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,825 miles (+7,905)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,825 miles
    Test number
    490187250378
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,920 miles (+5,592)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,920 miles
    Test number
    186347444940
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass106,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,328 miles
    Test number
    201107785069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle rigid brake line corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail106,328 miles (+5,522)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,328 miles
    Test number
    151742754228
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CTL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake eff 12%
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle rigid brake line corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass100,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,806 miles
    Test number
    619435261634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,806 miles (+5,953)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,806 miles
    Test number
    112670785942
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded f/r brake pipes both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass94,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,853 miles
    Test number
    255813880275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,853 miles (+5,239)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,853 miles
    Test number
    289592470541
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass89,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,614 miles
    Test number
    772847817052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,614 miles (+3,725)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,614 miles
    Test number
    179426720132
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass85,889 miles (+6,417)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,889 miles
    Test number
    142054180979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and offside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face and offside rear inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen outside zone a but in my opinion not seriously effecting the drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryMinor weep from rear half-shaft seals
    • AdvisoryWipers smear slightly

  14. Pass79,472 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,472 miles
    Test number
    697606187352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWeep from n/s r half-shaft seal

  15. Fail79,472 miles (+15,217)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,472 miles
    Test number
    720488111343
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWeep from n/s r half-shaft seal

  16. Pass64,255 miles (+20,778)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,255 miles
    Test number
    278004655067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,477 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,477 miles
    Test number
    585721403360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,465 miles (+10,531)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,465 miles
    Test number
    176888793263
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail32,934 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    758399692288
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear light lense cracked

  20. Pass32,934 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    917239492235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear light lense cracked

Questions about L8 VDL

Does L8 VDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 VDL expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 VDL?
The MOT on L8 VDL expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 VDL done?
L8 VDL was recorded at 134,503 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 8,309 miles a year.
Has L8 VDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VDL has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 VDL 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 VDL find?
L8 VDL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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