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Vauxhall Zafira

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LX08 XPLMOT history

LX08 XPL is a blue diesel Vauxhall Zafira first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 185,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

LX08 XPL blue Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
185,126 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 XPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 XPL was last recorded at 185,126 miles on 18 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,116 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
10,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,126 miles
  • 2025 – 174,129 miles
  • 2024 – 162,001 miles
  • 2023 – 148,909 miles
  • 2022 – 129,483 miles
  • 2021 – 119,122 miles
  • 2020 – 111,210 miles
  • 2019 – 97,261 miles
  • 2018 – 84,425 miles
  • 2017 – 75,260 miles
  • 2016 – 69,715 miles
  • 2015 – 64,038 miles
  • 2014 – 57,716 miles
  • 2013 – 50,330 miles
  • 2012 – 40,164 miles
  • 2011 – 30,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,126 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,126 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    185,126 miles
    Test number
    313238777407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail185,116 miles (+10,987)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,116 miles
    Test number
    322677565328
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass174,129 miles (+12,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    174,129 miles
    Test number
    503054486261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass162,001 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    162,001 miles
    Test number
    963835919362
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail162,001 miles (+13,092)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,001 miles
    Test number
    143045989339
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass148,909 miles (+19,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    148,909 miles
    Test number
    829197034685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass129,483 miles (+10,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,483 miles
    Test number
    549578366151
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass119,122 miles (+7,912)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,122 miles
    Test number
    407338819490
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass111,210 miles (+13,949)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,210 miles
    Test number
    408909192008
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass97,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,261 miles
    Test number
    341404910310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Fail97,259 miles (+12,834)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,259 miles
    Test number
    899736003304
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass84,425 miles (+9,165)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,425 miles
    Test number
    776411640491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,260 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,260 miles
    Test number
    568681325305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,715 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,715 miles
    Test number
    733147320642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,038 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,038 miles
    Test number
    407646585096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,716 miles (+7,386)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,716 miles
    Test number
    728596274026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,330 miles (+10,166)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,330 miles
    Test number
    227805963031
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs pitted
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rack end
  18. Pass40,164 miles (+9,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,164 miles
    Test number
    905682052016
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass30,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,291 miles
    Test number
    365729751029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 XPL

Does LX08 XPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 XPL is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX08 XPL?
The MOT on LX08 XPL is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 XPL done?
LX08 XPL was recorded at 185,126 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 10,175 miles a year.
Has LX08 XPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 XPL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LX08 XPL 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 XPL find?
LX08 XPL passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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