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Ford Transit

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LB08 VPWMOT history

LB08 VPW is a red diesel Ford Transit first used on 29 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2026
Mileage
120,273 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VPW
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 expired on 28 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VPW was last recorded at 120,273 miles on 29 May 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,270 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,273 miles
  • 2023 – 118,630 miles
  • 2022 – 117,129 miles
  • 2021 – 110,809 miles
  • 2020 – 103,015 miles
  • 2019 – 96,450 miles
  • 2018 – 91,880 miles
  • 2017 – 87,546 miles
  • 2016 – 78,781 miles
  • 2015 – 69,319 miles
  • 2014 – 53,320 miles
  • 2013 – 44,108 miles
  • 2012 – 35,795 miles
  • 2011 – 27,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,273 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNS and OS underside of steps rotted badlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryInner wings badly corroded (under bonnet)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryWheel arches corroded and rustingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside outer sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,273 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,273 miles
    Test number
    371535687782
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNS and OS underside of steps rotted badly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryInner wings badly corroded (under bonnet)
    • AdvisoryWheel arches corroded and rusting

  2. Fail120,270 miles (+1,640)1 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,270 miles
    Test number
    514137677177
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low ns and os (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced ns and os lens poor (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNS and OS underside of steps rotted badly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryInner wings badly corroded (under bonnet)
    • AdvisoryWheel arches corroded and rusting

  3. Pass118,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,630 miles
    Test number
    780685482390
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  4. Fail118,630 miles (+1,501)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,630 miles
    Test number
    603581430970
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  5. Pass117,129 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,129 miles
    Test number
    593044628771
    • AdvisoryFront both inner wings corroding

  6. Fail117,128 miles (+6,319)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,128 miles
    Test number
    585544772881
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring main leaf fractured front eye (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both inner wings corroding

  7. Pass110,809 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,809 miles
    Test number
    853489375886
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edces (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail110,809 miles (+7,794)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,809 miles
    Test number
    626826151724
    • MajorCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edces (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass103,015 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,015 miles
    Test number
    317297458334
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryO/s swivel boot starting to perish

  10. Fail103,015 miles (+6,565)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,015 miles
    Test number
    417392330125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryO/s swivel boot starting to perish

  11. Pass96,450 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,450 miles
    Test number
    945269255245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail96,450 miles (+14)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,450 miles
    Test number
    958608111658
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail96,436 miles (+4,556)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,436 miles
    Test number
    961013684031
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  14. Pass91,880 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,880 miles
    Test number
    915001563701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,876 miles (+4,330)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,876 miles
    Test number
    938405346048
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  16. Pass87,546 miles (+8,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,546 miles
    Test number
    513036558817
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs lipped (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass78,781 miles (+9,462)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,781 miles
    Test number
    828827775189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,319 miles (+7,260)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,319 miles
    Test number
    719117365239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,059 miles (+8,739)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,059 miles
    Test number
    596227435023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,320 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,320 miles
    Test number
    186307454057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to N/S of vehicle, no sharp edges
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass53,320 miles (+9,212)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,320 miles
    Test number
    598227654024
    • NoteDamage to N/S of vehicle, no sharp edges
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass44,108 miles (+8,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,108 miles
    Test number
    365720683024
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass35,795 miles (+8,370)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,795 miles
    Test number
    147090992490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,425 miles
    Test number
    307221511134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 VPW

Does LB08 VPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VPW expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VPW?
The MOT on LB08 VPW expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VPW done?
LB08 VPW was recorded at 120,273 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 6,582 miles a year.
Has LB08 VPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VPW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 VPW 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 VPW find?
LB08 VPW passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pedal wearing smooth; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around corroded, and 4 more.

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