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Volkswagen Crafter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,461 cc

LD08 LXJMOT history

LD08 LXJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 184,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
184,649 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LXJ was last recorded at 184,649 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,317 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,332 miles
Average per year
8,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,649 miles
  • 2025 – 183,317 miles
  • 2024 – 182,374 miles
  • 2023 – 180,570 miles
  • 2021 – 176,231 miles
  • 2020 – 167,153 miles
  • 2019 – 159,223 miles
  • 2018 – 147,928 miles
  • 2017 – 126,153 miles
  • 2016 – 112,163 miles
  • 2015 – 102,483 miles
  • 2014 – 92,435 miles
  • 2013 – 76,682 miles
  • 2012 – 66,734 miles
  • 2011 – 62,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,649 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres are cracking and perished on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill under night heater (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Emissions too low to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass184,649 miles (+1,332)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    184,649 miles
    Test number
    853525911454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres are cracking and perished on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill under night heater (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass183,317 miles (+943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    183,317 miles
    Test number
    922697908879
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside inner sidewalls have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emits blue smoke intermitently (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass182,374 miles (+1,804)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    182,374 miles
    Test number
    312739059441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres are slightly cracking at sidewall near bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside shock absorber dust covers are corroded
  4. Pass180,570 miles (+4,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    180,570 miles
    Test number
    898310166576
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner rear quater has weld repairs that are covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass176,231 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    176,231 miles
    Test number
    428737892051
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to test
  6. Fail176,227 miles (+9,074)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,227 miles
    Test number
    861661308850
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to test
  7. Pass167,153 miles (+7,930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    167,153 miles
    Test number
    103732144793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  8. Pass159,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,223 miles
    Test number
    847412001854
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryINCORRECT WHEELS AND TYRES FITTED AT TIME OFF TEST
  9. Fail159,221 miles (+11,293)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,221 miles
    Test number
    970844991755
    • MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryINCORRECT WHEELS AND TYRES FITTED AT TIME OFF TEST
  10. Pass147,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    147,928 miles
    Test number
    445170756382
    • AdvisoryIncorrect wheels and tyres fitted to vehicle at time of test
  11. Fail147,928 miles (+21,775)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,928 miles
    Test number
    339579629393
    • MajorFront Steering system fouling wheels rubbing subframe on full lock (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass126,153 miles (+13,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,153 miles
    Test number
    641436781585
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  13. Pass112,163 miles (+9,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    112,163 miles
    Test number
    618372325511
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside tyres (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass102,483 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,483 miles
    Test number
    995929666773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,871 miles (+9,436)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,871 miles
    Test number
    915727048586
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass92,435 miles (+15,753)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,435 miles
    Test number
    857628864248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteADVANCE WEAR IN O/S OF STEERING RACK
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE
  17. Pass76,682 miles (+9,948)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,682 miles
    Test number
    535292763277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,734 miles (+4,081)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,734 miles
    Test number
    466812662254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCORROSION TO INNER FACE OF O/S/F BRAKE DISC
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  19. Pass62,653 miles1 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,653 miles
    Test number
    397039961445
    • DangerousN/s/r tyre worn inner edge and cut tread area
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped and worn
    • NoteO/s/f - n/s/f steering arm slight play
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing edges getting low
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low inner edge and cut outer side wall

Questions about LD08 LXJ

Does LD08 LXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 LXJ is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LXJ?
The MOT on LD08 LXJ is valid until 26 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 LXJ done?
LD08 LXJ was recorded at 184,649 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 8,365 miles a year.
Has LD08 LXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LXJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LD08 LXJ 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 LXJ find?
LD08 LXJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joints; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres are cracking and perished on inner sidewalls, and 2 more.

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