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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LS08 XTAMOT history

LS08 XTA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

LS08 XTA white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
158,848 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 XTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 XTA was last recorded at 158,848 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,750 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
8,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,848 miles
  • 2024 – 155,108 miles
  • 2023 – 152,012 miles
  • 2022 – 147,450 miles
  • 2021 – 143,867 miles
  • 2020 – 139,001 miles
  • 2019 – 136,095 miles
  • 2018 – 131,279 miles
  • 2017 – 122,791 miles
  • 2016 – 110,726 miles
  • 2015 – 94,636 miles
  • 2014 – 84,660 miles
  • 2013 – 68,602 miles
  • 2012 – 51,397 miles
  • 2011 – 33,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,848 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,848 miles (+98)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,848 miles
    Test number
    654440325337
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail158,750 miles (+3,642)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,750 miles
    Test number
    511768620239
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass155,108 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,108 miles
    Test number
    310885226397
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail155,108 miles (+3,096)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,108 miles
    Test number
    548498073488
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,012 miles (+82)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,012 miles
    Test number
    647274574169
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail151,930 miles (+4,480)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,930 miles
    Test number
    672562610740
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass147,450 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    147,450 miles
    Test number
    792826883906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,388 miles (+3,521)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,388 miles
    Test number
    631779153408
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass143,867 miles (+4,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,867 miles
    Test number
    371398540961
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass139,001 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    139,001 miles
    Test number
    330814434202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,095 miles (+193)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,095 miles
    Test number
    841291780862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail135,902 miles (+4,623)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,902 miles
    Test number
    682480490847
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass131,279 miles (+8,488)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,279 miles
    Test number
    342690308625
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass122,791 miles (+12,065)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,791 miles
    Test number
    457560066360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,726 miles (+94)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,726 miles
    Test number
    844195397327
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryLeft rear reflector damaged
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  16. Fail110,632 miles (+15,996)3 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,632 miles
    Test number
    651159863822
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryLeft rear reflector damaged
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  17. Fail94,636 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,636 miles
    Test number
    486869545155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass94,636 miles (+9,976)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,636 miles
    Test number
    996599745100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,660 miles (+16,058)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,660 miles
    Test number
    707111334289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,602 miles (+17,205)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,602 miles
    Test number
    175693733268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,397 miles
    Test number
    205365942204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,397 miles (+17,735)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,397 miles
    Test number
    408445642243
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass33,662 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,662 miles
    Test number
    557070691079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS08 XTA

Does LS08 XTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 XTA expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 XTA?
The MOT on LS08 XTA expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 XTA done?
LS08 XTA was recorded at 158,848 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 8,640 miles a year.
Has LS08 XTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 XTA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS08 XTA 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 LS08 XTA find?
LS08 XTA passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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