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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LD08 LXBMOT history

LD08 LXB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 185,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

LD08 LXB grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
185,223 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LXB was last recorded at 185,223 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 3,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,792 miles · 13 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,431 miles
Average per year
10,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,223 miles
  • 2024 – 181,792 miles
  • 2023 – 171,548 miles
  • 2021 – 163,054 miles
  • 2019 – 145,187 miles
  • 2018 – 130,590 miles
  • 2017 – 115,340 miles
  • 2016 – 87,693 miles
  • 2014 – 62,047 miles
  • 2013 – 53,096 miles
  • 2012 – 42,189 miles
  • 2011 – 30,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,223 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,223 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    185,223 miles
    Test number
    609304437509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,792 miles (+10,244)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    181,792 miles
    Test number
    432460372304
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml light on
  3. Pass171,548 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    171,548 miles
    Test number
    739337333182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail171,489 miles (+8,435)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,489 miles
    Test number
    442168970333
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass163,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    163,054 miles
    Test number
    262065385962
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail163,054 miles (+7,649)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,054 miles
    Test number
    447797093295
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass155,405 miles (+10,218)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,405 miles
    Test number
    657927514161
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass145,187 miles (+14,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,187 miles
    Test number
    422545990879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass130,590 miles (+15,250)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    130,590 miles
    Test number
    648010325438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,340 miles (+27,647)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,340 miles
    Test number
    846696491986
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass87,693 miles (+25,646)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,693 miles
    Test number
    910807107489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,047 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,047 miles
    Test number
    565318094182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,067 miles (+7,971)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,067 miles
    Test number
    115754494015
    • NoteFront engine mount rubber cracked
    • NoteOffside rear lamp lens cracked-water ingress
  14. Fail53,096 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    197469093019
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside rear lamp damaged-water ingress
  15. Pass53,096 miles (+10,907)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    898449793083
    • NoteOffside rear lamp damaged-water ingress
  16. Pass42,189 miles (+11,614)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,189 miles
    Test number
    356456672064
    • NoteFront engine steady mounting deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in right-hand drive shaft splines
  17. Pass30,575 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,575 miles
    Test number
    618213471029
    • NoteDrivers seat belt frayed

Questions about LD08 LXB

Does LD08 LXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 LXB expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LXB?
The MOT on LD08 LXB expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 LXB done?
LD08 LXB was recorded at 185,223 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 10,722 miles a year.
Has LD08 LXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LXB has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 LXB 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 LXB find?
LD08 LXB passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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