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Volkswagen FOX

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 LZWMOT history

LD08 LZW is a red petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 15 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LD08 LZW red Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,851 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LZW
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
15 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LZW was last recorded at 104,851 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,566 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,285 miles
Average per year
5,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,851 miles
  • 2025 – 101,566 miles
  • 2024 – 98,726 miles
  • 2023 – 94,992 miles
  • 2022 – 91,906 miles
  • 2021 – 89,811 miles
  • 2020 – 88,877 miles
  • 2019 – 84,393 miles
  • 2018 – 77,140 miles
  • 2017 – 77,120 miles
  • 2016 – 70,596 miles
  • 2015 – 62,390 miles
  • 2014 – 50,235 miles
  • 2013 – 39,983 miles
  • 2012 – 29,678 miles
  • 2011 – 22,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,851 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.

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,851 miles
    Test number
    510387510837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,851 miles (+3,285)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,851 miles
    Test number
    531640836884
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  3. Pass101,566 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,566 miles
    Test number
    721945044569
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Fail101,566 miles (+2,840)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,566 miles
    Test number
    617588244210
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Pass98,726 miles (+3,734)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,726 miles
    Test number
    287304289849
    • MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak slightly
    • AdvisoryFront Both side side mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear stop lamp not working
  6. Pass94,992 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,992 miles
    Test number
    822170877327
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail94,992 miles (+3,086)2 repaired4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,992 miles
    Test number
    581157167047
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass91,906 miles (+2,095)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,906 miles
    Test number
    587074049569
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  9. Pass89,811 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,811 miles
    Test number
    304659963258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,877 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,877 miles
    Test number
    202514879574
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail88,877 miles (+4,484)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,877 miles
    Test number
    705816114528
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass84,393 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,393 miles
    Test number
    460118730828
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Fail84,393 miles (+7,253)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,393 miles
    Test number
    692466182631
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass77,140 miles (+20)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,140 miles
    Test number
    670732056516
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  15. Pass77,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,120 miles
    Test number
    862395217298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail77,120 miles (+6,524)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,120 miles
    Test number
    158300233674
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass70,596 miles (+8,206)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,596 miles
    Test number
    228745592264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,390 miles
    Test number
    809612735371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,390 miles (+12,155)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,390 miles
    Test number
    429081713434
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s washer jet delivery could be improved
  20. Pass50,235 miles (+10,252)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,235 miles
    Test number
    536056084041
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres beginning to perish
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
  21. Pass39,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,983 miles
    Test number
    167982303160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,983 miles (+10,305)5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,983 miles
    Test number
    847578093070
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  23. Pass29,678 miles (+6,692)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,678 miles
    Test number
    119631282441
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  24. Pass22,986 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,986 miles
    Test number
    197763781429
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD08 LZW

Does LD08 LZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 LZW is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LZW?
The MOT on LD08 LZW is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 LZW done?
LD08 LZW was recorded at 104,851 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 5,312 miles a year.
Has LD08 LZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LZW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 LZW 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 LD08 LZW find?
LD08 LZW passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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