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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 LXAMOT history

LD08 LXA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 181,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LD08 LXA silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
181,106 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LXA was last recorded at 181,106 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 7,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
173,379 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,727 miles
Average per year
7,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,106 miles
  • 2025 – 173,379 miles
  • 2024 – 168,266 miles
  • 2023 – 162,284 miles
  • 2022 – 151,493 miles
  • 2020 – 150,891 miles
  • 2019 – 150,209 miles
  • 2016 – 140,739 miles
  • 2015 – 140,448 miles
  • 2014 – 134,958 miles
  • 2012 – 89,674 miles
  • 2011 – 70,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,106 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    181,106 miles
    Test number
    783187843106
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail181,106 miles (+7,727)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,106 miles
    Test number
    862670897854
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass173,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    173,379 miles
    Test number
    711691426612
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail173,379 miles (+5,113)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,379 miles
    Test number
    898412214601
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass168,266 miles (+5,982)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    168,266 miles
    Test number
    343352746937
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass162,284 miles (+10,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    162,284 miles
    Test number
    329610821707
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass151,493 miles (+602)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    151,493 miles
    Test number
    877218903465
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass150,891 miles (+682)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,891 miles
    Test number
    389514196767
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMetal bull bars fitted to front.
  9. Pass150,209 miles (+9,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,209 miles
    Test number
    966162692290
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass140,739 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    140,739 miles
    Test number
    586408550908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    140,448 miles
    Test number
    265879055074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    165879755445
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass134,958 miles (+45,284)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    134,958 miles
    Test number
    725734144076
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteO/s/f has accident repair not affecting braking or steering
  14. Pass89,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,674 miles
    Test number
    215310992008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,674 miles (+19,362)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,674 miles
    Test number
    407580092087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass70,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,312 miles
    Test number
    479988891023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LD08 LXA

Does LD08 LXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 LXA is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LXA?
The MOT on LD08 LXA is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 LXA done?
LD08 LXA was recorded at 181,106 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 7,264 miles a year.
Has LD08 LXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LXA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 LXA 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 LXA find?
LD08 LXA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust system corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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