Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LS08 XTLMOT history
LS08 XTL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,605 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 68,605 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,487 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS08 XTL
- 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
- 25 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS08 XTL was last recorded at 68,605 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 68,593 miles · 23 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 3,487 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,605 miles
- 2025 – 65,839 miles
- 2024 – 63,604 miles
- 2023 – 59,936 miles
- 2021 – 54,026 miles
- 2020 – 50,956 miles
- 2019 – 44,648 miles
- 2018 – 38,391 miles
- 2017 – 36,819 miles
- 2016 – 33,721 miles
- 2015 – 30,617 miles
- 2014 – 27,499 miles
- 2013 – 22,871 miles
- 2012 – 19,755 miles
- 2011 – 16,553 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,605 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- 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
- AdvisoryWind screen wiper switch operation faultyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Central exhaust box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 21 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,605 miles (+12)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 68,605 miles
- Test number
- 629652703633
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryWind screen wiper switch operation faulty
Fail68,593 miles (+2,754)1 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,593 miles
- Test number
- 999640196764
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryWind screen wiper switch operation faulty
Pass65,839 miles (+2,235)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 65,839 miles
- Test number
- 859523836559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,604 miles (+3,668)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 63,604 miles
- Test number
- 972464487300
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass59,936 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 59,936 miles
- Test number
- 238856382436
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail59,928 miles (+5,902)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,928 miles
- Test number
- 884645930177
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass54,026 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 54,026 miles
- Test number
- 248041670512
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail54,020 miles (+3,064)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,020 miles
- Test number
- 460780378090
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 50,956 miles
- Test number
- 337893821136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,956 miles (+6,308)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,956 miles
- Test number
- 599888051685
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass44,648 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 44,648 miles
- Test number
- 445229052759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,646 miles (+6,255)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,646 miles
- Test number
- 118524859382
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass38,391 miles (+1,572)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 38,391 miles
- Test number
- 937112379488
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass36,819 miles (+3,098)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 36,819 miles
- Test number
- 490158711206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,721 miles (+3,104)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 33,721 miles
- Test number
- 902523037025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,617 miles (+3,118)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 30,617 miles
- Test number
- 345952455116
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass27,499 miles (+4,628)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 27,499 miles
- Test number
- 695844404189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,871 miles (+3,116)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 22,871 miles
- Test number
- 645732413184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,755 miles (+3,202)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 19,755 miles
- Test number
- 489746212175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 16,553 miles
- Test number
- 518541111115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS08 XTL
- Does LS08 XTL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 XTL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS08 XTL?
- The MOT on LS08 XTL is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS08 XTL done?
- LS08 XTL was recorded at 68,605 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,487 miles a year.
- Has LS08 XTL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS08 XTL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS08 XTL 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 XTL find?
- LS08 XTL passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 2 more.
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