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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LR08 VLWMOT history

LR08 VLW is a black diesel Ford Mondeo first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LR08 VLW black Ford Mondeo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
136,465 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Mondeo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VLW was last recorded at 136,465 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,410 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
7,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,465 miles
  • 2025 – 131,280 miles
  • 2024 – 125,514 miles
  • 2022 – 97,443 miles
  • 2021 – 68,088 miles
  • 2020 – 65,992 miles
  • 2019 – 63,731 miles
  • 2018 – 61,393 miles
  • 2017 – 58,981 miles
  • 2016 – 56,771 miles
  • 2015 – 54,301 miles
  • 2014 – 52,034 miles
  • 2013 – 47,788 miles
  • 2012 – 41,870 miles
  • 2011 – 32,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,465 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine cover and under tray fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,465 miles (+55)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,465 miles
    Test number
    632613157774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail136,410 miles (+5,130)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,410 miles
    Test number
    971912199589
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass131,280 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    131,280 miles
    Test number
    538983454443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail131,278 miles (+5,764)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,278 miles
    Test number
    106243706687
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass125,514 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,514 miles
    Test number
    387010369997
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Fail125,514 miles (+28,071)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,514 miles
    Test number
    957437461848
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fog lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass97,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    302120049687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail97,442 miles (+29,354)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,442 miles
    Test number
    957045795120
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,088 miles (+2,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    899375190609
    • AdvisoryExhaust support mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components heavily corroded

  10. Pass65,992 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    466839320366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,731 miles (+2,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,731 miles
    Test number
    919743739929
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass61,393 miles (+2,412)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,393 miles
    Test number
    670023642808
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass58,981 miles (+2,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,981 miles
    Test number
    848820375465
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded slight (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass56,771 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,771 miles
    Test number
    628959217425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,301 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,301 miles
    Test number
    227546045175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,034 miles (+4,246)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,034 miles
    Test number
    369972244130
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass47,788 miles (+5,918)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,788 miles
    Test number
    259023243174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,870 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,870 miles
    Test number
    428967332154
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail41,870 miles (+9,701)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,870 miles
    Test number
    475287632167
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass32,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,169 miles
    Test number
    597494141121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,169 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,169 miles
    Test number
    748524641164
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LR08 VLW

Does LR08 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VLW is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VLW?
The MOT on LR08 VLW is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VLW done?
LR08 VLW was recorded at 136,465 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 7,068 miles a year.
Has LR08 VLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VLW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 VLW 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 VLW find?
LR08 VLW passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 1 more.

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