Ford Transit
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc
LB08 VPOMOT history
LB08 VPO is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 231,578 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 231,578 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,893 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 VPO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 VPO was last recorded at 231,578 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 119,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Mar 2016: 20,620 miles, lower than 60,215 miles on 15 Mar 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 112,302 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 119,276 miles
- Average per year
- 13,893 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 231,578 miles
- 2025 – 112,302 miles
- 2024 – 108,865 miles
- 2023 – 91,835 miles
- 2022 – 81,951 miles
- 2021 – 78,720 miles
- 2020 – 74,999 miles
- 2019 – 74,968 miles
- 2017 – 70,528 miles
- 2016 – 20,620 miles
- 2015 – 53,583 miles
- 2014 – 45,489 miles
- 2013 – 36,587 miles
- 2012 – 26,101 miles
- 2011 – 20,396 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass231,578 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 nsf,osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth sills damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBoth sills very corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front inner steering arm joint have slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front front anti roll bar d bushes have slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
All brake discs have slight corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass231,578 miles (+119,276)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 231,578 miles
- Test number
- 282250088050
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 nsf,osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth sills damaged
- AdvisoryBoth sills very corroded
Pass112,302 miles (+3,437)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 112,302 miles
- Test number
- 705835231895
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 nsf,osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sills damaged
- AdvisoryBoth sills very corroded
Pass108,865 miles (+17,030)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 108,865 miles
- Test number
- 777603433860
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 nsf,osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsr,osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass91,835 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 91,835 miles
- Test number
- 760933710558
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outriger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail91,831 miles (+9,880)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,831 miles
- Test number
- 363194204497
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outiggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full length chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass81,951 miles (+3,231)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 81,951 miles
- Test number
- 391307196001
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill and step
Pass78,720 miles (+3,721)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 78,720 miles
- Test number
- 819905534765
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,999 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 74,999 miles
- Test number
- 291436418600
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering arm joint have slight play
Fail74,997 miles (+29)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,997 miles
- Test number
- 530204086187
- DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering arm joint have slight play
Pass74,968 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 74,968 miles
- Test number
- 679208599630
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryInner wheel arch corroded under bonnet
Fail74,968 miles (+4,440)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,968 miles
- Test number
- 279562118399
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryInner wheel arch corroded under bonnet
Pass70,528 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 70,528 miles
- Test number
- 360562920764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,525 miles (+12)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,525 miles
- Test number
- 600919735570
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured front spring eye (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand
Fail70,513 miles (+49,893)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,513 miles
- Test number
- 920314319842
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Step (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass20,620 miles (-39,595)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 20,620 miles
- Test number
- 837267574283
- AdvisoryFront front anti roll bar d bushes have slight play
- AdvisoryAll brake discs have slight corrosion
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail60,215 miles (+6,632)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,215 miles
- Test number
- 323616931066
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront front anti roll bar d bushes have slight play
- AdvisoryAll brake discs have slight corrosion
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass53,583 miles (+8,094)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 53,583 miles
- Test number
- 106133285474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,489 miles (+8,902)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 45,489 miles
- Test number
- 257557684087
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass36,587 miles (+10,486)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 36,587 miles
- Test number
- 707991803116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,101 miles (+5,705)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 26,101 miles
- Test number
- 289455442133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,396 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 20,396 miles
- Test number
- 619109571117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 VPO
- Does LB08 VPO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VPO is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 VPO?
- The MOT on LB08 VPO is valid until 10 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 VPO done?
- LB08 VPO was recorded at 231,578 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 13,893 miles a year.
- Has LB08 VPO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 VPO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB08 VPO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB08 VPO find?
- LB08 VPO passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 nsf,osf, and 3 more.
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