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Ford Transit

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

V688 DLBMOT history

V688 DLB is a black diesel Ford Transit first used on 5 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

V688 DLB black Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,279 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 DLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V688 DLB was last recorded at 93,279 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 4,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,870 miles · 18 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,409 miles
Average per year
3,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,279 miles
  • 2023 – 88,870 miles
  • 2022 – 83,592 miles
  • 2021 – 78,337 miles
  • 2019 – 71,442 miles
  • 2018 – 65,608 miles
  • 2017 – 59,892 miles
  • 2015 – 55,474 miles
  • 2014 – 53,471 miles
  • 2013 – 50,693 miles
  • 2012 – 48,600 miles
  • 2011 – 45,007 miles
  • 2010 – 41,793 miles
  • 2009 – 35,356 miles
  • 2008 – 31,528 miles
  • 2007 – 28,366 miles
  • 2006 – 24,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,279 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,279 miles (+4,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,279 miles
    Test number
    281615718838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,870 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,870 miles
    Test number
    886659656494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail88,834 miles (+5,242)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,834 miles
    Test number
    883602291184
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,592 miles (+5,255)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,592 miles
    Test number
    628004304672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion/suspension/subframe

  5. Pass78,337 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,337 miles
    Test number
    892003815103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,442 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,442 miles
    Test number
    377552974317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,416 miles (+5,808)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,416 miles
    Test number
    365031235420
    • DangerousOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,608 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,608 miles
    Test number
    101460397265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,892 miles (+4,418)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,892 miles
    Test number
    669004456349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,474 miles
    Test number
    609508967624
    • AdvisoryCorrosion.

  11. Fail55,474 miles (+164)20 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,474 miles
    Test number
    301989830887
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tub/under bonnet (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of tub/floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill behind wheel inner/outer (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step not welded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/step (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill welding incomplete (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of tub/floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill behind wheel inner/outer (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion.

  12. Fail55,310 miles (+1,839)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,310 miles
    Test number
    378436453579
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorosion whelarches

  13. Pass53,471 miles (+6)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,471 miles
    Test number
    588787494226
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBody and chassis excesivly corroded
    • NoteProp bearing worn

  14. Fail53,465 miles (+2,772)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,465 miles
    Test number
    246916094283
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBody and chassis excesivly corroded
    • NoteProp bearing worn

  15. Pass50,693 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,693 miles
    Test number
    938760593277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front arches are corroded

  16. Fail50,693 miles (+2,093)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,693 miles
    Test number
    905320493281
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front arches are corroded

  17. Pass48,600 miles (+3,593)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,600 miles
    Test number
    125455322380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  18. Pass45,007 miles (+3,214)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,007 miles
    Test number
    587986201389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBody corroded

  19. Pass41,793 miles (+6,437)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,793 miles
    Test number
    304019910359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,356 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,356 miles
    Test number
    163046919386
    • NoteO/s rear light lens cracked

  21. Fail35,350 miles (+3,822)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,350 miles
    Test number
    574576619310
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s rear light lens cracked

  22. Pass31,528 miles (+3,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,528 miles
    Test number
    532566718319
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass28,366 miles (+3,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,366 miles
    Test number
    123347317337
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass24,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,623 miles
    Test number
    284237306355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V688 DLB

Does V688 DLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V688 DLB is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V688 DLB?
The MOT on V688 DLB is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V688 DLB done?
V688 DLB was recorded at 93,279 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 3,498 miles a year.
Has V688 DLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 DLB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V688 DLB 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 V688 DLB find?
V688 DLB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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