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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LX08 ZCZMOT history

LX08 ZCZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 187,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LX08 ZCZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
187,376 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 ZCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 ZCZ was last recorded at 187,376 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 5,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,012 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,364 miles
Average per year
10,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,376 miles
  • 2025 – 182,012 miles
  • 2024 – 174,082 miles
  • 2023 – 164,866 miles
  • 2022 – 155,429 miles
  • 2021 – 147,510 miles
  • 2020 – 142,531 miles
  • 2019 – 130,623 miles
  • 2018 – 117,835 miles
  • 2017 – 104,687 miles
  • 2016 – 88,546 miles
  • 2015 – 74,730 miles
  • 2014 – 64,170 miles
  • 2013 – 53,901 miles
  • 2012 – 43,575 miles
  • 2011 – 33,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,376 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp is on
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement several are heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass187,376 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    187,376 miles
    Test number
    881946225483
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp is on
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement several are heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail187,376 miles (+5,364)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,376 miles
    Test number
    134853248183
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp is on
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement several are heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass182,012 miles (+7,930)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    182,012 miles
    Test number
    945211227627
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass174,082 miles (+269)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    174,082 miles
    Test number
    776599851414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail173,813 miles (+8,947)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,813 miles
    Test number
    693757471065
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass164,866 miles (+9,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,866 miles
    Test number
    192833504036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass155,429 miles (+7,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,429 miles
    Test number
    977291948301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass147,510 miles (+4,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,510 miles
    Test number
    722330328941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass142,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,531 miles
    Test number
    206927244136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,531 miles (+11,908)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,531 miles
    Test number
    305818634565
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass130,623 miles (+12,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,623 miles
    Test number
    283063120782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass117,835 miles (+13,148)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,835 miles
    Test number
    390000518804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,687 miles (+16,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,687 miles
    Test number
    312958062815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass88,546 miles (+13,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,546 miles
    Test number
    192820648910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass74,730 miles (+10,560)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,730 miles
    Test number
    426407035067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,170 miles (+10,269)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,170 miles
    Test number
    349577554054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,901 miles (+10,326)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,901 miles
    Test number
    569140763069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,575 miles (+10,359)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,575 miles
    Test number
    148039232424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,216 miles
    Test number
    549384451083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 ZCZ

Does LX08 ZCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 ZCZ is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX08 ZCZ?
The MOT on LX08 ZCZ is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 ZCZ done?
LX08 ZCZ was recorded at 187,376 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 10,286 miles a year.
Has LX08 ZCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 ZCZ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LX08 ZCZ 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 ZCZ find?
LX08 ZCZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; engine mil: malfunction indicator lamp is on; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement several are heavily perished.

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