Ford logo

Ford Transit

Blue and Beige · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

LR08 VHVMOT history

LR08 VHV is a blue and beige diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

LR08 VHV blue Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
133,582 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,756 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR08 VHV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Blue and Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VHV was last recorded at 133,582 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 26,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,096 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
26,486 miles
Average per year
7,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,582 miles
  • 2024 – 107,096 miles
  • 2023 – 103,670 miles
  • 2021 – 96,880 miles
  • 2020 – 91,126 miles
  • 2019 – 87,254 miles
  • 2018 – 79,934 miles
  • 2017 – 74,087 miles
  • 2016 – 65,580 miles
  • 2015 – 56,647 miles
  • 2014 – 43,258 miles
  • 2013 – 29,452 miles
  • 2012 – 24,551 miles
  • 2011 – 21,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,582 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner steps corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOuter 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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,582 miles (+26,486)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,582 miles
    Test number
    473356394042
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner steps corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  2. Pass107,096 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,096 miles
    Test number
    864081209149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,089 miles (+3,419)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,089 miles
    Test number
    898670680240
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass103,670 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,670 miles
    Test number
    639152358947
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail103,669 miles (+6,789)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,669 miles
    Test number
    412325792780
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass96,880 miles (+5,754)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,880 miles
    Test number
    372426695112
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,126 miles
    Test number
    700341193884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,126 miles (+3,872)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,126 miles
    Test number
    332439855639
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,254 miles (+7,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,254 miles
    Test number
    418548896641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,934 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    711110066166
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Fail79,930 miles (+5,843)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,930 miles
    Test number
    204296283754
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Pass74,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    695383796477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,087 miles (+8,507)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    467985172944
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass65,580 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,580 miles
    Test number
    949731519279
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail65,579 miles (+8,932)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,579 miles
    Test number
    223263108942
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass56,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    658879619740
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail56,647 miles (+13,389)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    317318734465
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass43,258 miles (+36)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,258 miles
    Test number
    267976344255
    • AdvisoryStop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn.

  19. Fail43,222 miles (+13,770)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,222 miles
    Test number
    348265844495
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn.

  20. Pass29,452 miles (+4,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,452 miles
    Test number
    949191113264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass24,551 miles (+3,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,551 miles
    Test number
    175232642279
    • 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)

  22. Pass21,388 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,388 miles
    Test number
    835289281048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,288 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,288 miles
    Test number
    887807181028
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR08 VHV

Does LR08 VHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 VHV expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VHV?
The MOT on LR08 VHV expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 VHV done?
LR08 VHV was recorded at 133,582 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 7,756 miles a year.
Has LR08 VHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VHV has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 VHV 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 VHV find?
LR08 VHV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front inner steps corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LR08V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.