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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LB08 VLTMOT history

LB08 VLT is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 6 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2022 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2022
Mileage
146,304 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VLT
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 expired on 27 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 VLT was last recorded at 146,304 miles on 25 Oct 2022, 8,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,782 miles · 28 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
8,522 miles
Average per year
8,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,304 miles
  • 2021 – 137,782 miles
  • 2019 – 125,435 miles
  • 2018 – 113,511 miles
  • 2017 – 110,087 miles
  • 2016 – 102,484 miles
  • 2015 – 93,984 miles
  • 2014 – 85,859 miles
  • 2013 – 77,636 miles
  • 2012 – 59,089 miles
  • 2011 – 43,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,304 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,304 miles (+8,522)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,304 miles
    Test number
    915498371632
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component 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 Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,782 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    137,782 miles
    Test number
    205986131919
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail137,782 miles (+2,965)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,782 miles
    Test number
    686010660591
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail134,817 miles (+9,382)1 dangerous5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,817 miles
    Test number
    888842129855
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass125,435 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,435 miles
    Test number
    990724183227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail125,433 miles (+11,922)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,433 miles
    Test number
    225511507411
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass113,511 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,511 miles
    Test number
    389950216591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    773503904125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,087 miles (+7,603)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    206448012308
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass102,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,484 miles
    Test number
    443833637207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,484 miles (+8,500)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,484 miles
    Test number
    287665726403
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSteering system fouling wiring fouling steering column shaft (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass93,984 miles (+8,125)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,984 miles
    Test number
    545084640561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,859 miles (+8,223)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,859 miles
    Test number
    309709684286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,636 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,636 miles
    Test number
    525841583230
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass77,636 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,636 miles
    Test number
    957671983229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,846 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,846 miles
    Test number
    196925713067
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  17. Pass71,846 miles (+12,757)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,846 miles
    Test number
    465655313097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,089 miles
    Test number
    368848712081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,089 miles (+15,727)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,089 miles
    Test number
    728398212011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  20. Pass43,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,362 miles
    Test number
    455100021002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,362 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,362 miles
    Test number
    896330221068
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Questions about LB08 VLT

Does LB08 VLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VLT expired on 27 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VLT?
The MOT on LB08 VLT expired on 27 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VLT done?
LB08 VLT was recorded at 146,304 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2022, an average of 8,752 miles a year.
Has LB08 VLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VLT has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 VLT 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 VLT find?
LB08 VLT failed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2022 with 10 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 12 more.

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