Ford Transit
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,402 cc
V26 VLBMOT history
V26 VLB is a grey diesel Ford Transit first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 145,672 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 145,672 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,705 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V26 VLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 12 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V26 VLB was last recorded at 145,672 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 145,631 miles · 29 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 4,705 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,672 miles
- 2025 – 143,570 miles
- 2024 – 141,221 miles
- 2023 – 139,585 miles
- 2022 – 137,024 miles
- 2021 – 132,222 miles
- 2020 – 128,744 miles
- 2019 – 124,435 miles
- 2018 – 120,290 miles
- 2017 – 119,088 miles
- 2016 – 115,967 miles
- 2015 – 108,674 miles
- 2014 – 105,474 miles
- 2013 – 96,191 miles
- 2012 – 95,541 miles
- 2011 – 94,310 miles
- 2010 – 92,683 miles
- 2009 – 90,484 miles
- 2008 – 78,310 miles
- 2007 – 60,172 miles
- 2006 – 51,579 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,672 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
29 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,672 miles (+41)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 145,672 miles
- Test number
- 167983111418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,631 miles (+2,061)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,631 miles
- Test number
- 238008507924
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,570 miles (+2,349)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 143,570 miles
- Test number
- 114088791447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,221 miles (+1,636)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 141,221 miles
- Test number
- 862827080867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,585 miles (+2,561)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 139,585 miles
- Test number
- 365079055383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,024 miles (+4,802)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 137,024 miles
- Test number
- 422127089993
- AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle front to back
Pass132,222 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 132,222 miles
- Test number
- 240473043340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Fail132,222 miles (+3,478)10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,222 miles
- Test number
- 163442207393
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside around both front steps (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch in front of drivers step inside wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill/cill ends in rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around shocker mounting behind rear wheel, inside and outside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring front anchor points prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCooling fan not coupled up, has become unattached.
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Pass128,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 128,744 miles
- Test number
- 487473153343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,744 miles (+4,309)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,744 miles
- Test number
- 992314841061
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass124,435 miles (+4,145)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 124,435 miles
- Test number
- 710725591106
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass120,290 miles (+1,202)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 120,290 miles
- Test number
- 577913792033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,088 miles (+3,121)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 119,088 miles
- Test number
- 367302613111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,967 miles (+7,293)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 115,967 miles
- Test number
- 500468205701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,674 miles (+3,200)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 108,674 miles
- Test number
- 358498005280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 105,474 miles
- Test number
- 445128134268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,474 miles (+9,283)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,474 miles
- Test number
- 787202134297
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass96,191 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 96,191 miles
- Test number
- 315656433413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,191 miles (+650)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,191 miles
- Test number
- 216436733298
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Pass95,541 miles (+1,231)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 95,541 miles
- Test number
- 705087152216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,310 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 94,310 miles
- Test number
- 325969851473
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteFront brake discs pitted
Fail94,308 miles (+1,625)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,308 miles
- Test number
- 948805251266
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteClutch worn
- NoteEngine misfiring
- NoteFront brake discs pitted
Pass92,683 miles (+2,199)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 92,683 miles
- Test number
- 460473260217
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteDampness round the powersteering pump
- NoteFanbelt damaged and squealing
- NoteFront brake discs pitted
Fail90,484 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,484 miles
- Test number
- 430508869223
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass90,484 miles (+12,174)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 90,484 miles
- Test number
- 463478469218
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass78,310 miles (+18,138)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 78,310 miles
- Test number
- 311046898114
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,172 miles (+8,593)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 60,172 miles
- Test number
- 291340827211
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass51,579 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 51,579 miles
- Test number
- 370359716429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,579 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,579 miles
- Test number
- 493949116286
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Questions about V26 VLB
- Does V26 VLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 VLB is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V26 VLB?
- The MOT on V26 VLB is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V26 VLB done?
- V26 VLB was recorded at 145,672 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,705 miles a year.
- Has V26 VLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V26 VLB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on V26 VLB 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 V26 VLB find?
- V26 VLB passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner wheel arch corroded; offside front inner wheel arch corroded; offside rear inner sill corroded, and 1 more.
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