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Ford Transit

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LR08 VDOMOT history

LR08 VDO is a black diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 310,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LR08 VDO black Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
310,050 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VDO was last recorded at 310,050 miles on 20 May 2026, 11,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
299,026 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,024 miles
Average per year
15,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 310,050 miles
  • 2025 – 299,026 miles
  • 2024 – 287,045 miles
  • 2023 – 272,536 miles
  • 2022 – 257,392 miles
  • 2021 – 245,449 miles
  • 2020 – 238,066 miles
  • 2019 – 228,448 miles
  • 2018 – 219,905 miles
  • 2017 – 210,973 miles
  • 2016 – 186,141 miles
  • 2015 – 163,067 miles
  • 2014 – 138,227 miles
  • 2013 – 117,599 miles
  • 2012 – 100,640 miles
  • 2011 – 74,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass310,050 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES UNDER CHASSIS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass310,050 miles (+11,024)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    310,050 miles
    Test number
    155384984137
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
  2. Pass299,026 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    299,026 miles
    Test number
    182579992295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sills damaged / corroded
  3. Fail299,026 miles (+11,981)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,026 miles
    Test number
    691311499375
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sills damaged / corroded
  4. Pass287,045 miles (+14,509)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    287,045 miles
    Test number
    584538063424
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides corroded not within prescribed area
  5. Pass272,536 miles (+15,144)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    272,536 miles
    Test number
    478400337255
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass257,392 miles (+18)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    257,392 miles
    Test number
    956619905712
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES UNDER CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail257,374 miles (+11,925)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,374 miles
    Test number
    336767563673
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES UNDER CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass245,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    245,449 miles
    Test number
    200313315855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail245,449 miles (+7,383)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,449 miles
    Test number
    984880854466
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel area's (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass238,066 miles (+9,618)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    238,066 miles
    Test number
    430257501045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass228,448 miles (+8,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    228,448 miles
    Test number
    281219410181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass219,905 miles (+8,932)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    219,905 miles
    Test number
    717471585227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass210,973 miles (+24,832)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    210,973 miles
    Test number
    539254958284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass186,141 miles (+23,074)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    186,141 miles
    Test number
    193951440149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass163,067 miles (+24,840)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    163,067 miles
    Test number
    846963385079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass138,227 miles (+20,628)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    138,227 miles
    Test number
    428388174052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,599 miles (+16,959)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    117,599 miles
    Test number
    148289873457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,640 miles (+26,424)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,640 miles
    Test number
    148340382421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,216 miles
    Test number
    188483881034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VDO

Does LR08 VDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VDO is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VDO?
The MOT on LR08 VDO is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VDO done?
LR08 VDO was recorded at 310,050 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 15,560 miles a year.
Has LR08 VDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VDO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 VDO 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 VDO find?
LR08 VDO passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 5 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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