Volkswagen FOX
Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
L16 GDDMOT history
L16 GDD is a red petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,809 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 84,809 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,705 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 GDD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- FOX
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 GDD was last recorded at 84,809 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 84,806 miles · 25 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 4,705 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,809 miles
- 2025 – 81,400 miles
- 2024 – 71,915 miles
- 2023 – 65,784 miles
- 2022 – 59,518 miles
- 2021 – 54,985 miles
- 2020 – 45,759 miles
- 2019 – 28,220 miles
- 2018 – 27,102 miles
- 2017 – 25,456 miles
- 2016 – 23,957 miles
- 2015 – 23,240 miles
- 2014 – 22,102 miles
- 2013 – 20,165 miles
- 2012 – 18,101 miles
- 2011 – 15,242 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,809 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,809 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 84,809 miles
- Test number
- 753481361224
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail84,806 miles (+3,406)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,806 miles
- Test number
- 980516947269
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass81,400 miles (+9,485)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 81,400 miles
- Test number
- 908479602748
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged borderline (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass71,915 miles (+41)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 71,915 miles
- Test number
- 136922833306
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail71,874 miles (+6,090)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,874 miles
- Test number
- 279816653126
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass65,784 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 65,784 miles
- Test number
- 618926196646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,783 miles (+6,265)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,783 miles
- Test number
- 250110208063
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass59,518 miles (+4,533)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 59,518 miles
- Test number
- 416650199593
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,985 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 54,985 miles
- Test number
- 508922066264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,985 miles (+108)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,985 miles
- Test number
- 233852250400
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail54,877 miles (+23)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,877 miles
- Test number
- 768376723827
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank corroded
Fail54,854 miles (+9,095)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,854 miles
- Test number
- 240160745218
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,759 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 45,759 miles
- Test number
- 956419874096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,759 miles (+17,539)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,759 miles
- Test number
- 365533752470
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass28,220 miles (+1,118)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 28,220 miles
- Test number
- 746585499384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,102 miles (+1,646)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 27,102 miles
- Test number
- 457539865608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,456 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 25,456 miles
- Test number
- 456247645018
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
Fail25,456 miles (+1,499)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,456 miles
- Test number
- 441678074894
- FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
Pass23,957 miles (+717)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 23,957 miles
- Test number
- 351629650296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,240 miles (+1,138)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 23,240 miles
- Test number
- 125920825172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,102 miles (+1,937)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 22,102 miles
- Test number
- 569377444160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,165 miles (+2,064)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 20,165 miles
- Test number
- 209118643121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,101 miles (+2,859)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 18,101 miles
- Test number
- 118816232192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 15,242 miles
- Test number
- 977126631112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 GDD
- Does L16 GDD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 GDD is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 GDD?
- The MOT on L16 GDD is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 GDD done?
- L16 GDD was recorded at 84,809 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,705 miles a year.
- Has L16 GDD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 GDD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 GDD 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 L16 GDD find?
- L16 GDD passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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