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Volkswagen FOX

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

DMU 4MOT history

DMU 4 is a blue petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 29 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 60,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

DMU 4 blue Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
60,063 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DMU 4
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DMU 4 was last recorded at 60,063 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 1,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,249 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,814 miles
Average per year
3,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,063 miles
  • 2024 – 58,249 miles
  • 2023 – 56,665 miles
  • 2022 – 54,992 miles
  • 2021 – 53,458 miles
  • 2020 – 51,594 miles
  • 2019 – 49,868 miles
  • 2018 – 47,030 miles
  • 2017 – 43,067 miles
  • 2016 – 38,978 miles
  • 2015 – 34,396 miles
  • 2014 – 29,600 miles
  • 2013 – 23,857 miles
  • 2012 – 17,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,063 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,063 miles (+1,814)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,063 miles
    Test number
    347065377721
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass58,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,249 miles
    Test number
    677105122137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail58,249 miles (+1,584)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,249 miles
    Test number
    767976232650
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed back box snaped off (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass56,665 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    56,665 miles
    Test number
    881656833909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,651 miles (+1,659)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,651 miles
    Test number
    609702031310
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass54,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    54,992 miles
    Test number
    275766494077
    • AdvisoryFront ball joint boots deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops deteriorated / dust covers insecure

  7. Fail54,992 miles (+1,534)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,992 miles
    Test number
    867220342864
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront ball joint boots deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops deteriorated / dust covers insecure
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  8. Pass53,458 miles (+1,864)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,458 miles
    Test number
    548335903806
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass51,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,594 miles
    Test number
    605172012954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,594 miles (+1,726)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,594 miles
    Test number
    351605037826
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leaking lamda out (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass49,868 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,868 miles
    Test number
    478404045673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,030 miles (+3,963)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,030 miles
    Test number
    721774185165
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass43,067 miles (+4,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,067 miles
    Test number
    538990421988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front box rattles inside

  14. Pass38,978 miles (+4,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,978 miles
    Test number
    208999566923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust flexi

  15. Pass34,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,396 miles
    Test number
    882640925622
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Fail34,396 miles (+4,796)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,396 miles
    Test number
    162661385743
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass29,600 miles (+5,743)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,600 miles
    Test number
    468079544474
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass23,857 miles (+6,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    23,857 miles
    Test number
    329799833371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass17,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    17,556 miles
    Test number
    826162462346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DMU 4

What vehicle is registration DMU 4 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DMU 4 on a blue petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 29 Dec 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DMU 4 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DMU 4 is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on DMU 4?
The MOT on DMU 4 is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DMU 4 done?
DMU 4 was recorded at 60,063 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,291 miles a year.
Has DMU 4 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DMU 4 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on DMU 4 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 DMU 4 find?
DMU 4 passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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