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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 LSNMOT history

LD08 LSN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 219,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LD08 LSN blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
219,888 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LSN was last recorded at 219,888 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,878 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
12,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,888 miles
  • 2025 – 203,628 miles
  • 2024 – 193,049 miles
  • 2023 – 179,019 miles
  • 2022 – 164,959 miles
  • 2021 – 149,613 miles
  • 2019 – 148,782 miles
  • 2018 – 137,428 miles
  • 2016 – 126,182 miles
  • 2015 – 113,903 miles
  • 2014 – 106,452 miles
  • 2013 – 98,374 miles
  • 2012 – 77,289 miles
  • 2011 – 38,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,888 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryAll brake disc heat shields are corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Banded steel wheels and stretched tyres fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,888 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    219,888 miles
    Test number
    531154103717
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc heat shields are corroded
  2. Fail219,878 miles (+16,250)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,878 miles
    Test number
    181238007619
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc heat shields are corroded
  3. Pass203,628 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    203,628 miles
    Test number
    291918323385
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail203,615 miles (+10,566)3 major2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,615 miles
    Test number
    651930339443
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass193,049 miles (+14,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    193,049 miles
    Test number
    683949783919
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  6. Pass179,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    179,019 miles
    Test number
    258371861630
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail179,013 miles (+14,054)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,013 miles
    Test number
    549116398138
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass164,959 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    164,959 miles
    Test number
    164565052121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail164,944 miles (+15,331)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,944 miles
    Test number
    916920136117
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass149,613 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,613 miles
    Test number
    186936577125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail149,611 miles (+829)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,611 miles
    Test number
    116551052914
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass148,782 miles (+11,354)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,782 miles
    Test number
    868176820484
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in the windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryBanded steel wheels and stretched tyres fitted
  13. Pass137,428 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,428 miles
    Test number
    754611994316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBanded steel wheels and stretched tyres fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  14. Fail137,406 miles (+11,224)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,406 miles
    Test number
    269427924012
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBanded steel wheels and stretched tyres fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  15. Pass126,182 miles (+12,279)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,182 miles
    Test number
    311210149907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,903 miles (+7,451)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,903 miles
    Test number
    246824185428
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass106,452 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,452 miles
    Test number
    578861494147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail106,451 miles (+8,077)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,451 miles
    Test number
    699140894156
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass98,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,374 miles
    Test number
    756594063120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,374 miles (+21,085)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,374 miles
    Test number
    587082163149
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  21. Pass77,289 miles (+39,179)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,289 miles
    Test number
    337013372188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,110 miles
    Test number
    908549471162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,110 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,110 miles
    Test number
    768948171159
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LD08 LSN

Does LD08 LSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 LSN is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LSN?
The MOT on LD08 LSN is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 LSN done?
LD08 LSN was recorded at 219,888 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 12,279 miles a year.
Has LD08 LSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LSN has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 LSN 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 LD08 LSN find?
LD08 LSN passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; all brake disc heat shields are corroded.

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