
Ford Transit
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc
LR08 VFUMOT history
LR08 VFU is a silver diesel Ford Transit first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 216,422 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 216,422 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 13,363 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 VFU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 VFU was last recorded at 216,422 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 10,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 206,134 miles · 3 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10,288 miles
- Average per year
- 13,363 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 216,422 miles
- 2022 – 196,776 miles
- 2020 – 183,398 miles
- 2019 – 162,831 miles
- 2018 – 147,601 miles
- 2017 – 127,634 miles
- 2016 – 114,868 miles
- 2015 – 103,070 miles
- 2014 – 92,831 miles
- 2013 – 75,330 miles
- 2012 – 57,247 miles
- 2011 – 47,647 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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, 2019–2022
Engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front chassis corroding under bonnet
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front wishbone rear bushes worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass216,422 miles (+10,288)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 216,422 miles
- Test number
- 842038459281
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass206,134 miles (+9,358)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 206,134 miles
- Test number
- 511863133766
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass196,776 miles (+13,378)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 196,776 miles
- Test number
- 477090069499
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass183,398 miles (+20,567)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 183,398 miles
- Test number
- 342228062670
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,831 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 162,831 miles
- Test number
- 317407516033
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to limits
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel breather starting to split
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked
Fail162,831 miles (+15,230)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,831 miles
- Test number
- 105218537578
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded mk yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to limits
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel breather starting to split
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked
Pass147,601 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 147,601 miles
- Test number
- 785011610438
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront chassis corroding under bonnet
- AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes worn
Fail147,601 miles (+19,967)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,601 miles
- Test number
- 966044196874
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake warning and traction light on
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront chassis corroding under bonnet
- AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes worn
Pass127,634 miles (+12,766)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 127,634 miles
- Test number
- 553898654562
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
- AdvisoryLeaf spring bushes slightly worn
- AdvisoryO/s/f wishbone bush split
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded
Pass114,868 miles (+11,798)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 114,868 miles
- Test number
- 662749285355
- AdvisoryO/s front lower ball joint rubber perishing
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s front ball joint
Pass103,070 miles (+10,239)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 103,070 miles
- Test number
- 406701465102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,831 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 92,831 miles
- Test number
- 496479774184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,829 miles (+17,499)8 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,829 miles
- Test number
- 295418174489
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront pads low .. discs worn
- NoteSlight play in anti roll bar bushes
Pass75,330 miles (+18,083)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 75,330 miles
- Test number
- 897789573124
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s front steering tie rod slight play
- NoteO/s rear hub seal leaking
- NoteParking brake low
- NoteSlight engine oil leak from turbo intercooler pipe, sump pan and oil cooler
Pass57,247 miles (+9,600)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 57,247 miles
- Test number
- 396780852136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 47,647 miles
- Test number
- 399546821171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 VFU
- Does LR08 VFU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 VFU expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 VFU?
- The MOT on LR08 VFU expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 VFU done?
- LR08 VFU was recorded at 216,422 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 13,363 miles a year.
- Has LR08 VFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 VFU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on LR08 VFU 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 VFU find?
- LR08 VFU passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; nearside rear leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush; offside rear leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush.
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