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Vauxhall Zafira

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LX08 XMUMOT history

LX08 XMU is a blue petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

LX08 XMU blue Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2026
Mileage
147,633 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 XMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 XMU was last recorded at 147,633 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 6,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,256 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,377 miles
Average per year
8,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,633 miles
  • 2024 – 141,256 miles
  • 2023 – 135,952 miles
  • 2022 – 95,269 miles
  • 2021 – 94,006 miles
  • 2020 – 89,905 miles
  • 2019 – 81,705 miles
  • 2018 – 74,274 miles
  • 2017 – 66,068 miles
  • 2016 – 57,668 miles
  • 2015 – 50,871 miles
  • 2014 – 44,201 miles
  • 2013 – 38,106 miles
  • 2012 – 32,718 miles
  • 2011 – 27,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,633 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    147,633 miles
    Test number
    741795270594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp cracked

  2. Fail147,633 miles (+6,377)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,633 miles
    Test number
    535288031559
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear damaged and glass missing (3.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp cracked

  3. Pass141,256 miles (+5,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    141,256 miles
    Test number
    869792011876
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp cracked

  4. Pass135,952 miles (+40,683)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,952 miles
    Test number
    603220326905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,269 miles (+1,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,269 miles
    Test number
    637134596631
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass94,006 miles (+4,101)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,006 miles
    Test number
    728948625317
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin * close to limit * (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside rear lamp unit

  7. Pass89,905 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,905 miles
    Test number
    855620759564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has s nail in the outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt buckle protective covers are missing

  8. Fail89,904 miles (+8,199)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,904 miles
    Test number
    992982793664
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe section leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorating (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has s nail in the outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt buckle protective covers are missing

  9. Pass81,705 miles (+7,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,705 miles
    Test number
    456765204854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,274 miles (+8,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,274 miles
    Test number
    722513939375
    • AdvisoryN/s tyre wearing smooth on the inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryO/s rear light has water inside the lens

  11. Pass66,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,068 miles
    Test number
    419766464764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,068 miles (+8,400)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,068 miles
    Test number
    874390601462
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass57,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,668 miles
    Test number
    855721821889
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing in the tread

  14. Fail57,662 miles (+6,791)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,662 miles
    Test number
    116786223002
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder holed (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing in the tread

  15. Pass50,871 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,871 miles
    Test number
    178314685474
    • NoteBOTH front tyres worn / wearing smooth on inner shoulder areas.
    • NoteVarious engine oil leaks.

  16. Fail50,871 miles (+6,670)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,871 miles
    Test number
    338684885058
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBOTH front tyres worn / wearing smooth on inner shoulder areas.
    • NoteVarious engine oil leaks.

  17. Pass44,201 miles (+6,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,201 miles
    Test number
    149425984435
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass38,106 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,106 miles
    Test number
    318176183055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,102 miles (+5,384)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,102 miles
    Test number
    329695583015
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn near to legal wear limits.

  20. Pass32,718 miles (+5,181)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,718 miles
    Test number
    667789082063
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to wear low.
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge, offside more so.
    • NoteEngine looks to have an oil leak.

  21. Pass27,537 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,537 miles
    Test number
    199920441427
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass broken / mirror housing some damage

Questions about LX08 XMU

Does LX08 XMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX08 XMU expired on 5 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX08 XMU?
The MOT on LX08 XMU expired on 5 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX08 XMU done?
LX08 XMU was recorded at 147,633 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 8,499 miles a year.
Has LX08 XMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 XMU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LX08 XMU 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 XMU find?
LX08 XMU passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak; offside rear lamp cracked.

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