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Volkswagen FOX

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LO08 ZGLMOT history

LO08 ZGL is a black petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 26 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 53,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LO08 ZGL black Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
53,669 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 ZGL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 ZGL was last recorded at 53,669 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 5,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,851 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,818 miles
Average per year
3,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,669 miles
  • 2025 – 47,851 miles
  • 2024 – 45,719 miles
  • 2023 – 44,062 miles
  • 2022 – 41,945 miles
  • 2021 – 39,993 miles
  • 2020 – 37,773 miles
  • 2019 – 35,948 miles
  • 2018 – 33,221 miles
  • 2017 – 29,990 miles
  • 2016 – 26,752 miles
  • 2015 – 23,082 miles
  • 2014 – 19,301 miles
  • 2013 – 15,385 miles
  • 2012 – 11,199 miles
  • 2011 – 7,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,669 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    53,669 miles
    Test number
    415039824525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail53,668 miles (+5,817)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    456043292399
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass47,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    47,851 miles
    Test number
    933839006986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail47,851 miles (+2,132)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,851 miles
    Test number
    535726009993
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass45,719 miles (+1,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    45,719 miles
    Test number
    124707424717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass44,062 miles (+2,117)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    44,062 miles
    Test number
    193971559296
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror has slight damage but not effecting view. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Partially split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass41,945 miles (+1,952)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,945 miles
    Test number
    102487994679
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Pass39,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    39,993 miles
    Test number
    566585536913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,991 miles (+2,218)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,991 miles
    Test number
    330011813372
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass37,773 miles (+1,825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    37,773 miles
    Test number
    113057100378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass35,948 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    35,948 miles
    Test number
    932456671616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,221 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,221 miles
    Test number
    626322583371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,990 miles (+3,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,990 miles
    Test number
    186190007992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass26,752 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,752 miles
    Test number
    762320182728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,082 miles (+3,781)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,082 miles
    Test number
    136094985173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius 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 Radius 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)
  16. Pass19,301 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,301 miles
    Test number
    757045984151
    • NoteN/s/r tyre shows signs or perishing
  17. Fail19,301 miles (+3,916)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,301 miles
    Test number
    356905584197
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre shows signs or perishing
  18. Pass15,385 miles (+4,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,385 miles
    Test number
    248465783441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  19. Pass11,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    11,199 miles
    Test number
    618007782160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail11,199 miles (+3,792)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,199 miles
    Test number
    805597282178
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass7,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    7,407 miles
    Test number
    846055681166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 ZGL

Does LO08 ZGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 ZGL is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 ZGL?
The MOT on LO08 ZGL is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 ZGL done?
LO08 ZGL was recorded at 53,669 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,073 miles a year.
Has LO08 ZGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 ZGL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 ZGL 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 LO08 ZGL find?
LO08 ZGL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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