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White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,198 cc

LR59 VLXMOT history

LR59 VLX is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 1 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 284,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LR59 VLX white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
284,054 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
17,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 VLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 VLX was last recorded at 284,054 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
284,036 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
17,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 284,054 miles
  • 2024 – 262,247 miles
  • 2023 – 234,577 miles
  • 2022 – 208,866 miles
  • 2021 – 179,098 miles
  • 2020 – 152,363 miles
  • 2019 – 128,100 miles
  • 2017 – 126,592 miles
  • 2016 – 117,981 miles
  • 2015 – 102,258 miles
  • 2014 – 79,023 miles
  • 2013 – 74,255 miles
  • 2012 – 52,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass284,054 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily out of shape (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryInner and outer sills heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2017

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.

  • Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear trye is heavily out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear tyre is out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass284,054 miles (+18)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    284,054 miles
    Test number
    288165501721
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sills heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  2. Fail284,036 miles (+21,789)1 dangerous6 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,036 miles
    Test number
    702825820321
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sills heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  3. Pass262,247 miles (+169)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    262,247 miles
    Test number
    759705367748
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trye is heavily out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is out of shape
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  4. Fail262,078 miles (+27,501)1 dangerous4 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,078 miles
    Test number
    202718170736
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trye is heavily out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is out of shape
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  5. Pass234,577 miles (+10)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    234,577 miles
    Test number
    708926808262
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail234,567 miles (+25,701)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,567 miles
    Test number
    857662290610
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de-laminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed with in 30cm of the spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed just behind the drivers door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass208,866 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    208,866 miles
    Test number
    530134629115
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail208,866 miles (+29,768)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,866 miles
    Test number
    339611743883
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass179,098 miles (+26,735)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,098 miles
    Test number
    320522085236
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing unevenly-nsr lower!!!
  10. Pass152,363 miles (+24,263)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,363 miles
    Test number
    530285948059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,100 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,100 miles
    Test number
    871827456275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,592 miles (+8,611)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,592 miles
    Test number
    729617374666
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  13. Pass117,981 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,981 miles
    Test number
    737984139830
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror poor condition
  14. Fail117,981 miles (+1,012)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,981 miles
    Test number
    376445833898
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror poor condition
  15. Fail116,969 miles (+14,711)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,969 miles
    Test number
    727644320386
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear view mirror slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Fail102,258 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,258 miles
    Test number
    328829075044
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeavy scoring to iner edge of n/s/f/tyre
  17. Pass102,258 miles (+23,235)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,258 miles
    Test number
    366729775033
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeavy scoring to iner edge of n/s/f/tyre
  18. Pass79,023 miles (+4,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,023 miles
    Test number
    389673854092
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass74,255 miles (+21,815)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,255 miles
    Test number
    146403913351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,440 miles
    Test number
    936029422342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 VLX

Does LR59 VLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 VLX is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 VLX?
The MOT on LR59 VLX is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 VLX done?
LR59 VLX was recorded at 284,054 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 17,443 miles a year.
Has LR59 VLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 VLX has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 VLX 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 LR59 VLX find?
LR59 VLX passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 12 more.

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