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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 XTVMOT history

LP08 XTV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LP08 XTV silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
172,668 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 XTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 XTV was last recorded at 172,668 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,639 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
9,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,668 miles
  • 2024 – 167,615 miles
  • 2023 – 160,290 miles
  • 2022 – 156,210 miles
  • 2021 – 153,577 miles
  • 2020 – 149,918 miles
  • 2019 – 143,722 miles
  • 2018 – 130,340 miles
  • 2017 – 112,192 miles
  • 2016 – 101,029 miles
  • 2015 – 89,070 miles
  • 2014 – 78,328 miles
  • 2012 – 55,327 miles
  • 2011 – 41,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,668 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Drivers/Passengers (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 passenger seat swivel mounting worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mounts worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,668 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    172,668 miles
    Test number
    210975107949
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Drivers/Passengers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail172,639 miles (+5,024)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,639 miles
    Test number
    383808306647
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Drivers/Passengers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,615 miles (+129)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    167,615 miles
    Test number
    595176229347
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail167,486 miles (+7,196)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,486 miles
    Test number
    917481812263
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass160,290 miles (+112)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,290 miles
    Test number
    210937620082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearing seizing /rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components/subframe /brakes- corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  6. Fail160,178 miles (+3,968)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,178 miles
    Test number
    229586845454
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearing seizing /rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components/subframe /brakes- corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  7. Pass156,210 miles (+2,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,210 miles
    Test number
    900184752273
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front passenger seat swivel mounting worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass153,577 miles (+3,659)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,577 miles
    Test number
    805308171223
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat swivel mounting worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass149,918 miles (+6,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,918 miles
    Test number
    633008899558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat swivel mounting worn

  10. Pass143,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,722 miles
    Test number
    450363926897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail143,722 miles (+13,382)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,722 miles
    Test number
    291659170408
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass130,340 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    130,340 miles
    Test number
    499960926473
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail130,339 miles (+18,147)2 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,339 miles
    Test number
    779267337326
    • DangerousFront Passenger's seat insecure front bolts loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass112,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,192 miles
    Test number
    345646288723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail112,192 miles (+11,163)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,192 miles
    Test number
    427788867395
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass101,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,029 miles
    Test number
    463855659759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,027 miles (+11,957)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,027 miles
    Test number
    954123606929
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cut in tread not down to cords
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes imbalanced 22%

  18. Pass89,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,070 miles
    Test number
    386458755030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,070 miles (+10,742)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,070 miles
    Test number
    497478755079
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass78,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,328 miles
    Test number
    845202254086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail78,327 miles (+23,000)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,327 miles
    Test number
    475702854071
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass55,327 miles (+13,875)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,327 miles
    Test number
    178465502266
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass41,452 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,452 miles
    Test number
    559338501278
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP08 XTV

Does LP08 XTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 XTV is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 XTV?
The MOT on LP08 XTV is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 XTV done?
LP08 XTV was recorded at 172,668 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 9,129 miles a year.
Has LP08 XTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 XTV has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 XTV 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 LP08 XTV find?
LP08 XTV passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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