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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LB08 VSLMOT history

LB08 VSL is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2023
Mileage
97,339 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 VSL was last recorded at 97,339 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 22,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,336 miles · 21 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
22,003 miles
Average per year
6,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,339 miles
  • 2022 – 75,336 miles
  • 2021 – 72,449 miles
  • 2020 – 69,184 miles
  • 2019 – 65,162 miles
  • 2018 – 57,738 miles
  • 2017 – 51,375 miles
  • 2016 – 47,099 miles
  • 2015 – 41,289 miles
  • 2014 – 34,934 miles
  • 2013 – 29,919 miles
  • 2012 – 22,383 miles
  • 2011 – 16,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,339 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured Front bush section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured Front bush section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning wire broken.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad warning wire not connected.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step is corroded and has a small hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Body has corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,339 miles (+22,003)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,339 miles
    Test number
    802912136604
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured Front bush section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured Front bush section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning wire broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad warning wire not connected.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step is corroded and has a small hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass75,336 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,336 miles
    Test number
    933323911721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,449 miles
    Test number
    757924332233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,449 miles (+3,265)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,449 miles
    Test number
    369055384632
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    69,184 miles
    Test number
    629762744924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,184 miles (+4,022)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,184 miles
    Test number
    345351683600
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass65,162 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    518596280967
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody has corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Fail65,162 miles (+7,424)5 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    831687308125
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody has corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass57,738 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,738 miles
    Test number
    342743031715
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit rear both sides (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail57,727 miles (+6,352)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,727 miles
    Test number
    504003811158
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit rear both sides (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass51,375 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,375 miles
    Test number
    793786007753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,099 miles (+5,810)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,099 miles
    Test number
    817706932177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,289 miles (+6,355)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,289 miles
    Test number
    425653539695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,934 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,934 miles
    Test number
    268679394198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,919 miles
    Test number
    276553383484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,919 miles (+7,536)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,919 miles
    Test number
    327523383145
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  17. Pass22,383 miles (+6,044)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,383 miles
    Test number
    248709592187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,339 miles
    Test number
    587163301271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 VSL

Does LB08 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VSL expired on 15 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VSL?
The MOT on LB08 VSL expired on 15 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VSL done?
LB08 VSL was recorded at 97,339 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 6,898 miles a year.
Has LB08 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VSL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 VSL 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 VSL find?
LB08 VSL failed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with 6 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed.; nearside rear leaf spring fractured front bush section.; nearside rear outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed., and 8 more.

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