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Volkswagen FOX

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 HDZMOT history

LB08 HDZ is a red petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2025
Mileage
87,655 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 HDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 HDZ was last recorded at 87,655 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 2,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,188 miles · 28 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2,467 miles
Average per year
4,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,655 miles
  • 2023 – 85,188 miles
  • 2022 – 84,778 miles
  • 2021 – 81,808 miles
  • 2017 – 75,706 miles
  • 2016 – 68,216 miles
  • 2015 – 66,825 miles
  • 2014 – 59,372 miles
  • 2013 – 49,830 miles
  • 2012 – 38,809 miles
  • 2011 – 28,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,655 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,655 miles
    Test number
    850719256137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,655 miles (+2,467)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,655 miles
    Test number
    627312385018
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass85,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,188 miles
    Test number
    705560392412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,188 miles (+410)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,188 miles
    Test number
    316658931222
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass84,778 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    84,778 miles
    Test number
    146331999232
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Fail84,778 miles (+2,970)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,778 miles
    Test number
    811866188184
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Pass81,808 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    81,808 miles
    Test number
    766043438735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,806 miles (+6,100)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,806 miles
    Test number
    263944642761
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass75,706 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,706 miles
    Test number
    487758863594
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Fail75,676 miles (+7,460)14 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,676 miles
    Test number
    889439336432
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aim check upon retest
    • AdvisoryMain beam tell-tale stays on with dipped beam
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp dipped beam very low output
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp dipped beam very low output
    • AdvisoryWiper blade performance check upon retest
  11. Pass68,216 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,216 miles
    Test number
    306389494237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,152 miles (+1,327)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,152 miles
    Test number
    185417822604
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.07 reading (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at joints (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside All position lamps not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working o/s dip beam (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
  13. Fail66,825 miles (+7,453)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,825 miles
    Test number
    206182429660
    • DangerousOsr tyre out of shape/deteriorated on outer sidewall
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass59,372 miles (+9,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    735823944379
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass49,830 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,830 miles
    Test number
    978819023300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre deteriorating
  16. Fail49,830 miles (+11,021)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,830 miles
    Test number
    436277223396
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre deteriorating
  17. Pass38,809 miles (+10,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,809 miles
    Test number
    459412222476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass28,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,160 miles
    Test number
    497810531488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 HDZ

Does LB08 HDZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 HDZ expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 HDZ?
The MOT on LB08 HDZ expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 HDZ done?
LB08 HDZ was recorded at 87,655 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 4,642 miles a year.
Has LB08 HDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 HDZ has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 HDZ 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 LB08 HDZ find?
LB08 HDZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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