Ford Transit
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc
LB08 VLMMOT history
LB08 VLM is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 6 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,304 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 162,304 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,031 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 VLM
- 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 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 VLM was last recorded at 162,304 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 8,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,277 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,027 miles
- Average per year
- 8,031 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,304 miles
- 2025 – 154,277 miles
- 2024 – 139,847 miles
- 2023 – 129,216 miles
- 2022 – 123,572 miles
- 2021 – 117,597 miles
- 2020 – 111,417 miles
- 2019 – 104,914 miles
- 2018 – 96,443 miles
- 2017 – 90,279 miles
- 2016 – 83,703 miles
- 2015 – 75,360 miles
- 2014 – 68,121 miles
- 2013 – 60,777 miles
- 2012 – 52,551 miles
- 2011 – 40,560 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,304 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
All under chassis and body signs of corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Both inner front arches from under bonnet signs of corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,304 miles (+8,027)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 162,304 miles
- Test number
- 407055321777
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,277 miles (+14,430)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 154,277 miles
- Test number
- 587171225266
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass139,847 miles (+10,631)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 139,847 miles
- Test number
- 926917464617
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,216 miles (+5,644)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 129,216 miles
- Test number
- 489011157118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,572 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 123,572 miles
- Test number
- 775060005882
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAll under chassis and body signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryBoth inner front arches from under bonnet signs of corrosion
Fail123,572 miles (+5,975)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,572 miles
- Test number
- 302288547188
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAll under chassis and body signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryBoth inner front arches from under bonnet signs of corrosion
Pass117,597 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 117,597 miles
- Test number
- 403428577673
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner step signs of corrosion but not in perscribed area
Fail117,597 miles (+6,180)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,597 miles
- Test number
- 981617228277
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner step signs of corrosion but not in perscribed area
Pass111,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 111,417 miles
- Test number
- 490025295077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,417 miles (+6,503)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,417 miles
- Test number
- 335043369361
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass104,914 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 104,914 miles
- Test number
- 523409039896
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail104,914 miles (+8,471)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,914 miles
- Test number
- 151959465908
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills and step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,443 miles (+6,164)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 96,443 miles
- Test number
- 120749654707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,279 miles (+6,576)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 90,279 miles
- Test number
- 495638156946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,703 miles (+8,343)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 83,703 miles
- Test number
- 937452125996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,360 miles (+7,239)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 75,360 miles
- Test number
- 199799865162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,121 miles (+7,344)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 68,121 miles
- Test number
- 756267774155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 60,777 miles
- Test number
- 238640573457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,777 miles (+8,226)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,777 miles
- Test number
- 515770373192
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail52,551 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,551 miles
- Test number
- 688655682156
- Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass52,551 miles (+11,991)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 52,551 miles
- Test number
- 727555682128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 40,560 miles
- Test number
- 217450981432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,560 miles4 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,560 miles
- Test number
- 259810081167
- FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Questions about LB08 VLM
- Does LB08 VLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VLM is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 VLM?
- The MOT on LB08 VLM is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 VLM done?
- LB08 VLM was recorded at 162,304 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 8,031 miles a year.
- Has LB08 VLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 VLM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB08 VLM 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 VLM find?
- LB08 VLM passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, and 2 more.
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