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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LX08 VTMMOT history

LX08 VTM is a blue petrol Dodge Caliber first used on 22 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,328 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 VTM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Dodge
Model
Caliber
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 VTM was last recorded at 83,328 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,288 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
4,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,328 miles
  • 2024 – 77,047 miles
  • 2023 – 71,309 miles
  • 2022 – 66,023 miles
  • 2021 – 61,526 miles
  • 2020 – 59,371 miles
  • 2019 – 58,653 miles
  • 2018 – 56,137 miles
  • 2017 – 54,049 miles
  • 2016 – 51,857 miles
  • 2015 – 49,169 miles
  • 2014 – 46,936 miles
  • 2013 – 38,669 miles
  • 2012 – 30,353 miles
  • 2011 – 23,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,328 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,328 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,328 miles
    Test number
    559223529501
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail83,288 miles (+6,241)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,288 miles
    Test number
    356968362145
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,047 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,047 miles
    Test number
    583481260645
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail77,047 miles (+5,738)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,047 miles
    Test number
    305566097595
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,309 miles (+230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,309 miles
    Test number
    488037558503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail71,079 miles (+5,056)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,079 miles
    Test number
    962971782162
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,023 miles (+4,497)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,023 miles
    Test number
    570835797508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,526 miles (+2,155)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,526 miles
    Test number
    821358975136
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,371 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,371 miles
    Test number
    629580609742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,360 miles (+707)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,360 miles
    Test number
    359266964565
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass58,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,653 miles
    Test number
    547658358544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,653 miles (+8)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,653 miles
    Test number
    855256811885
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail58,645 miles (+2,508)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,645 miles
    Test number
    517976015395
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes rubber bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both bushes rubber bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass56,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,137 miles
    Test number
    248520031711
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside rear wheel bearing

  15. Fail56,137 miles (+2,088)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,137 miles
    Test number
    959348429636
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside rear wheel bearing

  16. Pass54,049 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,049 miles
    Test number
    693959689969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,035 miles (+2,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,035 miles
    Test number
    260308524330
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass51,857 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,857 miles
    Test number
    221947483811
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail51,857 miles (+2,688)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,857 miles
    Test number
    237526454914
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass49,169 miles (+2,233)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,169 miles
    Test number
    337778735037
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass46,936 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,936 miles
    Test number
    647330854035
    • 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)
    • NoteCracks on near side rear tyre wall

  22. Fail46,936 miles (+8,267)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,936 miles
    Test number
    655670754090
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteCracks on near side rear tyre wall

  23. Pass38,669 miles (+8,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,669 miles
    Test number
    636201753038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass30,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,353 miles
    Test number
    835393472044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,353 miles (+7,135)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,353 miles
    Test number
    697093372068
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass23,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,218 miles
    Test number
    515652481076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 VTM

Does LX08 VTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 VTM is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX08 VTM?
The MOT on LX08 VTM is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 VTM done?
LX08 VTM was recorded at 83,328 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 4,101 miles a year.
Has LX08 VTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 VTM has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LX08 VTM 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 LX08 VTM find?
LX08 VTM passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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