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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LB08 VLCMOT history

LB08 VLC is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 13 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2023
Mileage
157,953 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 VLC was last recorded at 157,953 miles on 18 Apr 2023, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,930 miles · 11 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
10,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,953 miles
  • 2022 – 149,822 miles
  • 2021 – 143,344 miles
  • 2020 – 136,537 miles
  • 2019 – 131,401 miles
  • 2018 – 115,875 miles
  • 2017 – 99,651 miles
  • 2016 – 85,523 miles
  • 2015 – 70,533 miles
  • 2014 – 58,676 miles
  • 2013 – 48,040 miles
  • 2012 – 38,314 miles
  • 2011 – 28,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,953 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,953 miles (+23)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,953 miles
    Test number
    464023402757
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail157,930 miles (+8,108)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,930 miles
    Test number
    319762476140
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass149,822 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,822 miles
    Test number
    100623845775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,753 miles (+6,409)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,753 miles
    Test number
    273288883852
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass143,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,344 miles
    Test number
    111715854049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail143,344 miles (+6,807)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,344 miles
    Test number
    208872034516
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,537 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    136,537 miles
    Test number
    282594067555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,401 miles (+15,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,401 miles
    Test number
    820832866676
    • AdvisoryCorrosion building in o/s sill

  9. Pass115,875 miles (+16,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,875 miles
    Test number
    448278794348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded outside of prescribed area

  10. Pass99,651 miles (+14,128)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,651 miles
    Test number
    187585835828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,523 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,523 miles
    Test number
    797460883598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,193 miles
    Test number
    270446847893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,193 miles (+13,660)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,193 miles
    Test number
    585065253414
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass70,533 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,533 miles
    Test number
    248514135159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail70,533 miles (+11,857)2 failures4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,533 miles
    Test number
    958844835105
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail58,676 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,676 miles
    Test number
    289579224103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass58,676 miles (+10,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,676 miles
    Test number
    606439024114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass48,040 miles (+9,726)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    795590033173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,314 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,314 miles
    Test number
    178848952109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  20. Pass38,314 miles (+9,978)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,314 miles
    Test number
    288728652121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,336 miles
    Test number
    338798651136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 VLC

Does LB08 VLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VLC expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VLC?
The MOT on LB08 VLC expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VLC done?
LB08 VLC was recorded at 157,953 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2023, an average of 10,926 miles a year.
Has LB08 VLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VLC has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 VLC 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 LB08 VLC find?
LB08 VLC failed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2023 with 9 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear service brake excessively binding; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; nearside suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 13 more.

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