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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LB08 VLVMOT history

LB08 VLV is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 27 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,035 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VLV
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
27 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VLV was last recorded at 135,035 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,842 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
193 miles
Average per year
7,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,035 miles
  • 2025 – 123,977 miles
  • 2024 – 120,191 miles
  • 2023 – 116,001 miles
  • 2022 – 112,363 miles
  • 2021 – 106,691 miles
  • 2020 – 100,331 miles
  • 2019 – 93,609 miles
  • 2018 – 84,863 miles
  • 2017 – 77,655 miles
  • 2016 – 72,115 miles
  • 2015 – 63,528 miles
  • 2014 – 54,744 miles
  • 2013 – 47,314 miles
  • 2012 – 38,366 miles
  • 2011 – 28,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,035 miles
  • AdvisoryOff side and near side front inner wheel arch areas rusting through , and other areas of sills rusting

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Corrosion to front inner wheel arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion to outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,035 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,035 miles
    Test number
    742716262753
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side front inner wheel arch areas rusting through , and other areas of sills rusting

  2. Fail134,842 miles (+10,865)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,842 miles
    Test number
    650738805134
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side front inner wheel arch areas quite badly rusting through, and other areas of sills / inner sills rusting through

  3. Pass123,977 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    123,977 miles
    Test number
    306049882295
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front inner wheel arches
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner wheel arches

  4. Fail123,976 miles (+3,785)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,976 miles
    Test number
    164857536467
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front inner wheel arches
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner wheel arches

  5. Pass120,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,191 miles
    Test number
    214355146140
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail120,174 miles (+4,173)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,174 miles
    Test number
    583902079674
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both remain on with lights on (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass116,001 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,001 miles
    Test number
    295821780488
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail116,000 miles (+3,637)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,000 miles
    Test number
    428872978450
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass112,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,363 miles
    Test number
    463081860976
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail112,362 miles (+5,671)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    904450927673
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass106,691 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,691 miles
    Test number
    493225877069
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Fail106,670 miles (+6,339)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,670 miles
    Test number
    166695813360
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass100,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,331 miles
    Test number
    532630386743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,310 miles (+6,701)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,310 miles
    Test number
    865691360196
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass93,609 miles (+8,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,609 miles
    Test number
    180518900282
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamp around steering rack

  16. Pass84,863 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,863 miles
    Test number
    416087948144
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryDamp around steering rack

  17. FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    870788330044
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryDamp around steering rack

  18. Pass77,655 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,655 miles
    Test number
    391336578278
    • AdvisoryOffside upper mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  19. Fail77,655 miles (+5,540)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,655 miles
    Test number
    347790515773
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside upper mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  20. Pass72,115 miles (+8,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,115 miles
    Test number
    878013466269
    • AdvisorySlight damage to body work

  21. Pass63,528 miles (+8,784)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,528 miles
    Test number
    255945255079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,744 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,744 miles
    Test number
    596746974058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,314 miles (+8,948)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,314 miles
    Test number
    489956483000
    • NoteBack cover missing on o/s door mirror
    • NoteDent in n/s sliding door.
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low. att. soon

  24. Pass38,366 miles (+9,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,366 miles
    Test number
    948208702103
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  25. Pass28,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,593 miles
    Test number
    667874831185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 VLV

Does LB08 VLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VLV is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VLV?
The MOT on LB08 VLV is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 VLV done?
LB08 VLV was recorded at 135,035 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,177 miles a year.
Has LB08 VLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VLV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 VLV 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 VLV find?
LB08 VLV passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: off side and near side front inner wheel arch areas rusting through , and other areas of sills rusting.

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