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Volkswagen FOX

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 XBJMOT history

LD08 XBJ is a red petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LD08 XBJ red Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
63,303 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 XBJ
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
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 XBJ was last recorded at 63,303 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2013: 12,486 miles, lower than 19,289 miles on 19 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,432 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
871 miles
Average per year
3,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,303 miles
  • 2025 – 62,432 miles
  • 2024 – 58,460 miles
  • 2023 – 56,774 miles
  • 2022 – 52,794 miles
  • 2021 – 46,698 miles
  • 2020 – 43,721 miles
  • 2019 – 40,916 miles
  • 2018 – 38,378 miles
  • 2017 – 35,931 miles
  • 2016 – 33,179 miles
  • 2015 – 29,455 miles
  • 2014 – 26,160 miles
  • 2013 – 12,486 miles
  • 2012 – 19,289 miles
  • 2011 – 13,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,303 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,303 miles (+871)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    63,303 miles
    Test number
    900667566621
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass62,432 miles (+3,972)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,432 miles
    Test number
    548677508853
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass58,460 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,460 miles
    Test number
    407456728399
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general surface rust to both subframes and suspension and underside floorpan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail58,458 miles (+1,684)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,458 miles
    Test number
    723559817544
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general surface rust to both subframes and suspension and underside floorpan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass56,774 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,774 miles
    Test number
    230815585568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. Fail56,774 miles (+3,980)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,774 miles
    Test number
    737126358659
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Pass52,794 miles (+6,096)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,794 miles
    Test number
    427823577935
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades deteriorated
  8. Pass46,698 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,698 miles
    Test number
    459279210049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail46,696 miles (+2,975)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,696 miles
    Test number
    297117342703
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy borken and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass43,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,721 miles
    Test number
    719247175014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,721 miles (+2,805)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,721 miles
    Test number
    869801786168
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass40,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,916 miles
    Test number
    832841310525
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail40,916 miles (+2,538)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,916 miles
    Test number
    618715085139
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass38,378 miles (+2,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,378 miles
    Test number
    772918660178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass35,931 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,931 miles
    Test number
    838465712895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,179 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,179 miles
    Test number
    826063703474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,177 miles (+3,722)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,177 miles
    Test number
    934048615974
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass29,455 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,455 miles
    Test number
    655794585006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,160 miles (+13,674)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,160 miles
    Test number
    849333384070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,486 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,486 miles
    Test number
    309194873024
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on edges
    • NoteSmall hole in nearside cv boot
  21. Fail12,486 miles (-6,803)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,486 miles
    Test number
    148453373053
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on edges
    • NoteSmall hole in nearside cv boot
  22. Pass19,289 miles (+5,492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,289 miles
    Test number
    896159672050
    • NoteRhf tyre just worn smooth on inner edge.
  23. Pass13,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,797 miles
    Test number
    755041081065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 XBJ

Does LD08 XBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 XBJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 XBJ?
The MOT on LD08 XBJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 XBJ done?
LD08 XBJ was recorded at 63,303 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,197 miles a year.
Has LD08 XBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 XBJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 XBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 XBJ find?
LD08 XBJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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