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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LB08 VLFMOT history

LB08 VLF is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 6 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 126,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
126,969 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VLF was last recorded at 126,969 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,954 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,969 miles
  • 2024 – 125,246 miles
  • 2022 – 121,737 miles
  • 2021 – 119,573 miles
  • 2019 – 114,483 miles
  • 2018 – 104,280 miles
  • 2017 – 95,289 miles
  • 2016 – 86,218 miles
  • 2015 – 75,865 miles
  • 2014 – 66,724 miles
  • 2013 – 56,661 miles
  • 2012 – 44,732 miles
  • 2011 – 36,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,969 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame, inner sills, under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,969 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    126,969 miles
    Test number
    429598481592
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame, inner sills, under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail126,954 miles (+1,708)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,954 miles
    Test number
    772601270143
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass125,246 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,246 miles
    Test number
    776386524705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Fail125,246 miles (+3,509)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,246 miles
    Test number
    480972301897
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass121,737 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,737 miles
    Test number
    518632777482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,621 miles (+2,048)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,621 miles
    Test number
    889522008321
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass119,573 miles (+5,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,573 miles
    Test number
    556069836781
    • AdvisoryFront Both wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass114,483 miles (+10,203)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,483 miles
    Test number
    253163363242
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,280 miles (+8,991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,280 miles
    Test number
    198646239613
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror backing missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass95,289 miles (+9,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,289 miles
    Test number
    366288584765
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass86,218 miles (+10,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,218 miles
    Test number
    537598568239
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes greased

  12. Pass75,865 miles (+9,141)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,865 miles
    Test number
    906183705162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  13. Pass66,724 miles (+10,063)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,724 miles
    Test number
    226139894095
    • NoteO/s trim round windsreen missing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre nail in tread

  14. Pass56,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    176800523156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,661 miles (+11,929)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    588789813124
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  16. Pass44,732 miles (+8,457)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,732 miles
    Test number
    958434112135
    • NoteAdvise steering lock does not engage.

  17. Pass36,275 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,275 miles
    Test number
    246449971116
    • NoteLoad index different on rear tyres

Questions about LB08 VLF

Does LB08 VLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VLF is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VLF?
The MOT on LB08 VLF is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 VLF done?
LB08 VLF was recorded at 126,969 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,996 miles a year.
Has LB08 VLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VLF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 VLF 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 VLF find?
LB08 VLF passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame, inner sills, under body and suspension components; nearside front lower integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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