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Red and Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

LO08 VWHMOT history

LO08 VWH is a red and green diesel Ford Transit first used on 6 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LO08 VWH red Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
158,765 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 VWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Red and Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 VWH was last recorded at 158,765 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 2,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,720 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,045 miles
Average per year
7,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,765 miles
  • 2024 – 156,720 miles
  • 2023 – 156,197 miles
  • 2022 – 154,992 miles
  • 2021 – 153,373 miles
  • 2020 – 149,327 miles
  • 2019 – 147,671 miles
  • 2018 – 145,827 miles
  • 2017 – 142,365 miles
  • 2016 – 139,259 miles
  • 2015 – 136,633 miles
  • 2014 – 117,996 miles
  • 2013 – 89,239 miles
  • 2012 – 70,599 miles
  • 2011 – 46,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,765 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coolant leak close to oil cooler

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,765 miles (+2,045)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    158,765 miles
    Test number
    799207503587
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass156,720 miles (+523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    156,720 miles
    Test number
    733332368732
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass156,197 miles (+1,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    156,197 miles
    Test number
    510702191040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S - Caliper flexi's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass154,992 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    154,992 miles
    Test number
    670409193360
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak close to oil cooler
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail154,992 miles (+1,619)8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,992 miles
    Test number
    828246554741
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush bonding gone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak close to oil cooler
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,373 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    153,373 miles
    Test number
    280208817550
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rusty to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  7. Fail153,373 miles (+4,046)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,373 miles
    Test number
    392247189214
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rusty to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  8. Pass149,327 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,327 miles
    Test number
    175173494829
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense cracked but not affecting emitted light
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative

  9. Fail149,326 miles (+1,655)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,326 miles
    Test number
    949883164518
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense cracked but not affecting emitted light
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative

  10. Pass147,671 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,671 miles
    Test number
    691391565409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  11. Fail147,624 miles (+1,797)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,624 miles
    Test number
    801165973163
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  12. Pass145,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    145,827 miles
    Test number
    563622465467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail145,827 miles (+3,462)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,827 miles
    Test number
    230863106557
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  14. Pass142,365 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    142,365 miles
    Test number
    233921961112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail142,365 miles (+3,106)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,365 miles
    Test number
    167057641294
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass139,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    139,259 miles
    Test number
    688647274765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail139,259 miles (+2,626)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,259 miles
    Test number
    251423710799
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass136,633 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    136,633 miles
    Test number
    947808535173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail136,629 miles (+18,633)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,629 miles
    Test number
    437116535193
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass117,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    117,996 miles
    Test number
    969864614146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail117,996 miles (+28,757)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,996 miles
    Test number
    449764714116
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass89,239 miles (+18,640)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,239 miles
    Test number
    376787313128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,599 miles (+24,501)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,599 miles
    Test number
    368619382037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,098 miles
    Test number
    568121311123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 VWH

Does LO08 VWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 VWH is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 VWH?
The MOT on LO08 VWH is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 VWH done?
LO08 VWH was recorded at 158,765 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 7,567 miles a year.
Has LO08 VWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 VWH has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LO08 VWH 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 LO08 VWH find?
LO08 VWH passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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