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Ford Transit

Red and Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LB08 VSUMOT history

LB08 VSU is a red and black diesel Ford Transit first used on 6 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,009 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VSU was last recorded at 122,009 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 5,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,417 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,592 miles
Average per year
6,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,009 miles
  • 2025 – 116,417 miles
  • 2024 – 110,495 miles
  • 2023 – 104,880 miles
  • 2022 – 98,659 miles
  • 2021 – 92,296 miles
  • 2020 – 85,081 miles
  • 2019 – 78,231 miles
  • 2018 – 77,835 miles
  • 2017 – 75,298 miles
  • 2016 – 65,525 miles
  • 2015 – 52,609 miles
  • 2014 – 42,229 miles
  • 2013 – 35,908 miles
  • 2012 – 27,786 miles
  • 2011 – 21,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,009 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Off side and near side door step areas are rusted and weak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,009 miles (+5,592)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,009 miles
    Test number
    175468006081
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass116,417 miles (+5,922)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,417 miles
    Test number
    174544813575
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,495 miles
    Test number
    242611155377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,495 miles (+5,615)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,495 miles
    Test number
    705377042250
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass104,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,880 miles
    Test number
    455281359899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail104,880 miles (+6,221)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,880 miles
    Test number
    200955136210
    • DangerousNearside Front Leaf spring main leaf fractured FRONT EYE (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Leaf spring main leaf fractured FRONT EYE (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,659 miles (+6,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,659 miles
    Test number
    974102948910
    • AdvisoryOffside drive shaft support bracket missing

  8. Pass92,296 miles (+7,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,296 miles
    Test number
    675777941746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,081 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,081 miles
    Test number
    304471530760
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side door step areas are rusted and weak.

  10. Fail85,074 miles (+6,843)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,074 miles
    Test number
    621752520136
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side door step areas are rusted and weak.

  11. Pass78,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    78,231 miles
    Test number
    474520435835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail78,231 miles (+396)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,231 miles
    Test number
    748228422117
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass77,835 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,835 miles
    Test number
    151764728881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,298 miles (+9,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,298 miles
    Test number
    121174785383
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  15. Pass65,525 miles (+12,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,525 miles
    Test number
    599442125209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass52,609 miles (+10,380)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,609 miles
    Test number
    239092325498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,229 miles (+6,321)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,229 miles
    Test number
    205839524493
    • NoteOS number plate light feint

  18. Pass35,908 miles (+8,122)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,908 miles
    Test number
    565113823187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,786 miles (+6,058)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,786 miles
    Test number
    229818232137
    • NoteFront antiroll bar d bushes slight play

  20. Pass21,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,728 miles
    Test number
    547659621151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 VSU

Does LB08 VSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VSU is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VSU?
The MOT on LB08 VSU is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 VSU done?
LB08 VSU was recorded at 122,009 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 6,623 miles a year.
Has LB08 VSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VSU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 VSU 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 VSU find?
LB08 VSU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front coil spring corroded both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 4 more.

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