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Ford Transit

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

LG13 VTUMOT history

LG13 VTU is a blue diesel Ford Transit first used on 12 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LG13 VTU blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,642 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 VTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 VTU was last recorded at 77,642 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2021: 197 miles, lower than 52,195 miles on 4 Jul 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,639 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,642 miles
  • 2024 – 75,310 miles
  • 2023 – 73,534 miles
  • 2022 – 65,614 miles
  • 2021 – 59,501 miles
  • 2020 – 52,195 miles
  • 2019 – 46,409 miles
  • 2018 – 36,733 miles
  • 2017 – 28,152 miles
  • 2016 – 21,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,642 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,642 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,642 miles
    Test number
    590664083544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,639 miles (+2,329)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,639 miles
    Test number
    933588681249
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,310 miles (+1,754)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,310 miles
    Test number
    869949005404
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bosh both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass73,556 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,556 miles
    Test number
    133370387117
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail73,555 miles (+21)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,555 miles
    Test number
    300064981335
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail73,534 miles (+7,920)1 major2 repaired2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,534 miles
    Test number
    264378077723
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer bottle (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, corroded too (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, corroded too (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass65,614 miles (+6,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,614 miles
    Test number
    961895466734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass59,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,501 miles
    Test number
    899186363283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,500 miles (+59,303)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,500 miles
    Test number
    764532649059
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass197 miles (-51,998)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    197 miles
    Test number
    642561300830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,195 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,195 miles
    Test number
    917699520721
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount splitting but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail52,195 miles (+5,786)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,195 miles
    Test number
    107575100941
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount splitting but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass46,409 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,409 miles
    Test number
    632510239395
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail46,409 miles (+9,676)4 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,409 miles
    Test number
    708816073592
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass36,733 miles (+8,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,733 miles
    Test number
    712905559445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 x 10mm chips in w/screen (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass28,152 miles (+6,212)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,152 miles
    Test number
    590410966059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    21,940 miles
    Test number
    920775145183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,940 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,940 miles
    Test number
    598152359799
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LG13 VTU

Does LG13 VTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 VTU is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 VTU?
The MOT on LG13 VTU is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 VTU done?
LG13 VTU was recorded at 77,642 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,785 miles a year.
Has LG13 VTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 VTU has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 VTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG13 VTU find?
LG13 VTU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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