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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 LWUMOT history

LD08 LWU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LD08 LWU white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
104,147 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 LWU was last recorded at 104,147 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 5,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,259 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,888 miles
Average per year
4,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,147 miles
  • 2025 – 98,259 miles
  • 2024 – 91,200 miles
  • 2023 – 86,449 miles
  • 2022 – 82,559 miles
  • 2021 – 78,013 miles
  • 2020 – 77,237 miles
  • 2019 – 75,560 miles
  • 2018 – 71,521 miles
  • 2017 – 66,595 miles
  • 2016 – 61,777 miles
  • 2015 – 57,707 miles
  • 2014 – 52,602 miles
  • 2013 – 46,939 miles
  • 2012 – 42,588 miles
  • 2011 – 36,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,147 miles
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,147 miles (+5,888)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,147 miles
    Test number
    978248802273
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,259 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,259 miles
    Test number
    910846033624
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail98,259 miles (+7,059)3 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,259 miles
    Test number
    980554839973
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass91,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,200 miles
    Test number
    809539353645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,200 miles (+4,751)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,200 miles
    Test number
    769204683117
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,449 miles
    Test number
    691332028835
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Fail86,386 miles (+3,827)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,386 miles
    Test number
    378271744319
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  8. Pass82,559 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,559 miles
    Test number
    781619647498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,543 miles (+4,530)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,543 miles
    Test number
    195835758487
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,013 miles (+776)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,013 miles
    Test number
    427931346201
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass77,237 miles (+1,677)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,237 miles
    Test number
    771311456944
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower sill damaged

  12. Pass75,560 miles (+4,039)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,560 miles
    Test number
    557816087832
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,521 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    736404053655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,595 miles
    Test number
    732943408671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,595 miles (+4,818)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,595 miles
    Test number
    799842927115
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass61,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,777 miles
    Test number
    669847985495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,777 miles (+4,070)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,777 miles
    Test number
    848835548717
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass57,707 miles (+5,105)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,707 miles
    Test number
    187538073493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,602 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,602 miles
    Test number
    768741224328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,939 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,939 miles
    Test number
    109560413388
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  21. Fail46,939 miles (+4,351)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,939 miles
    Test number
    415869003442
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  22. Fail42,588 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,588 miles
    Test number
    575491532304
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSpare tyre missing

  23. Pass42,588 miles (+6,464)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,588 miles
    Test number
    739161632352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSpare tyre missing

  24. Pass36,124 miles (+1,990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,124 miles
    Test number
    426741921361
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

  25. Pass34,134 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,134 miles
    Test number
    936307481096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,131 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,131 miles
    Test number
    218794881077
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LD08 LWU

Does LD08 LWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 LWU expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LWU?
The MOT on LD08 LWU expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 LWU done?
LD08 LWU was recorded at 104,147 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,494 miles a year.
Has LD08 LWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LWU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 LWU 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 LWU find?
LD08 LWU failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 minor defects: front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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