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Ford Transit Connect

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LR08 VDLMOT history

LR08 VDL is a blue diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

LR08 VDL blue Ford Transit Connect – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit Connect, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,450 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VDL was last recorded at 132,450 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,443 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,450 miles
  • 2024 – 125,386 miles
  • 2023 – 118,846 miles
  • 2022 – 111,881 miles
  • 2021 – 106,129 miles
  • 2020 – 100,639 miles
  • 2019 – 95,537 miles
  • 2018 – 89,073 miles
  • 2017 – 66,691 miles
  • 2016 – 56,692 miles
  • 2015 – 47,182 miles
  • 2014 – 37,936 miles
  • 2013 – 30,277 miles
  • 2012 – 22,387 miles
  • 2011 – 15,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,450 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,450 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,450 miles
    Test number
    127261733257
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail132,443 miles (+7,057)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,443 miles
    Test number
    477180026184
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass125,386 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,386 miles
    Test number
    200533996218
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,380 miles (+6,534)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,380 miles
    Test number
    203283134536
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,846 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,846 miles
    Test number
    970812345120
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail118,846 miles (+6,965)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,846 miles
    Test number
    439571816976
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass111,881 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,881 miles
    Test number
    995258043409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,129 miles
    Test number
    151972312876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,129 miles (+5,490)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,129 miles
    Test number
    176800323017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass100,639 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,639 miles
    Test number
    278108725277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,537 miles (+6,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,537 miles
    Test number
    387018917398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass89,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,073 miles
    Test number
    746944283205
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  13. Fail89,073 miles (+6,580)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,073 miles
    Test number
    443242422373
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  14. Pass82,493 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,493 miles
    Test number
    676223472382
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre cracking and splitting on the inner face. Advise to replace
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre cracking and splitting on the inner face. Advise to replace

  15. Fail82,477 miles (+15,786)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,477 miles
    Test number
    726231561003
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre cracking and splitting on the inner face. Advise to replace
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre cracking and splitting on the inner face. Advise to replace

  16. Pass66,691 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,691 miles
    Test number
    130226289689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator faded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) + seepage o/s rack area
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryN/s outer c/v gaiter leaking
    • AdvisoryOil below minimum.1lt added
    • AdvisoryRear brake efforts distortion

  17. Fail66,691 miles (+9,999)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,691 miles
    Test number
    859138518596
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator faded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) + seepage o/s rack area
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryN/s outer c/v gaiter leaking
    • AdvisoryOil below minimum.1lt added
    • AdvisoryRear brake efforts distortion

  18. Pass56,692 miles (+95)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,692 miles
    Test number
    885122638906
    • AdvisoryO/s/f indicator faded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear efforts starting distortion

  19. Fail56,597 miles (+9,415)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,597 miles
    Test number
    246090159897
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box/pipe rotted thru at prior repair (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f indicator faded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear efforts starting distortion

  20. Pass47,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,182 miles
    Test number
    875487585050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail47,182 miles (+9,246)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,182 miles
    Test number
    907885785045
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass37,936 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,936 miles
    Test number
    275372664011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRefer also prior fail/advise 956962364068

  23. Fail37,933 miles (+7,656)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,933 miles
    Test number
    956962364068
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass30,277 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,277 miles
    Test number
    496791883001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,557 miles (+7,170)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,557 miles
    Test number
    185107233446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,387 miles
    Test number
    177489382456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail22,387 miles (+6,436)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,387 miles
    Test number
    916679082097
    • 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)

  28. Pass15,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,951 miles
    Test number
    715810991023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VDL

Does LR08 VDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 VDL expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VDL?
The MOT on LR08 VDL expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 VDL done?
LR08 VDL was recorded at 132,450 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 8,016 miles a year.
Has LR08 VDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VDL has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 VDL 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 LR08 VDL find?
LR08 VDL passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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