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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LB08 VPKMOT history

LB08 VPK is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 29 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
75,307 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VPK
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
29 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VPK was last recorded at 75,307 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 2,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,723 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,584 miles
Average per year
3,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,307 miles
  • 2024 – 72,723 miles
  • 2023 – 71,220 miles
  • 2022 – 68,901 miles
  • 2021 – 66,308 miles
  • 2020 – 62,947 miles
  • 2019 – 59,997 miles
  • 2018 – 56,732 miles
  • 2017 – 52,174 miles
  • 2016 – 46,846 miles
  • 2015 – 41,441 miles
  • 2014 – 36,210 miles
  • 2013 – 31,082 miles
  • 2012 – 24,043 miles
  • 2011 – 17,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,307 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill and arch corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside Chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Vehicle underside corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • General corrosion under vehicle (corrosive)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,307 miles (+2,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,307 miles
    Test number
    216621266486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill and arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside Chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass72,723 miles (+17)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,723 miles
    Test number
    134158316185
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside Chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  3. Fail72,706 miles (+1,486)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,706 miles
    Test number
    623918209905
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded

  4. Pass71,220 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,220 miles
    Test number
    774361999528
    • AdvisoryBoth front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle (corrosive)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner sill area corroded (not within a prescribed area)

  5. Fail71,218 miles (+2,317)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,218 miles
    Test number
    303455707345
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle (corrosive)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner sill area corroded (not within a prescribed area)

  6. Pass68,901 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,901 miles
    Test number
    409653437076
    • AdvisoryAll rigid brake pipes covered in grease or other material
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside front (inner) driveshaft oil seal worn/ leaking oil

  7. Fail68,853 miles (+2,545)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,853 miles
    Test number
    681348601335
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/ arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rigid brake pipes covered in grease or other material
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside front (inner) driveshaft oil seal worn/ leaking oil

  8. Pass66,308 miles (+3,361)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,308 miles
    Test number
    681500953793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,947 miles (+2,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,947 miles
    Test number
    188394755583
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass59,997 miles (+3,265)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    59,997 miles
    Test number
    479398873134
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass56,732 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,732 miles
    Test number
    841392302093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,174 miles
    Test number
    960890975751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,174 miles (+5,328)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,174 miles
    Test number
    503580799035
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass46,846 miles (+5,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,846 miles
    Test number
    290199964304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass41,441 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,441 miles
    Test number
    677765585077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,210 miles
    Test number
    199506784030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,210 miles (+5,128)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,210 miles
    Test number
    768094484031
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass31,082 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,082 miles
    Test number
    236323713486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,043 miles (+6,249)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,043 miles
    Test number
    417084802143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,794 miles
    Test number
    837826731193
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB08 VPK

Does LB08 VPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VPK is valid until 17 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VPK?
The MOT on LB08 VPK is valid until 17 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 VPK done?
LB08 VPK was recorded at 75,307 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 3,987 miles a year.
Has LB08 VPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VPK has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 VPK 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 VPK find?
LB08 VPK passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear bumper damaged; offside rear sill and arch corroded; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside, and 1 more.

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