
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass185,223 miles (+3,431)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 185,223 miles
- Test number
- 609304437509
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass171,548 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 171,548 miles
- Test number
- 739337333182
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass130,590 miles (+15,250)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 130,590 miles
- Test number
- 648010325438
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass87,693 miles (+25,646)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 87,693 miles
- Test number
- 910807107489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,047 miles (+980)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 62,047 miles
- Test number
- 565318094182
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
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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