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Volkswagen FOX

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

L31 RRBMOT history

L31 RRB is a grey petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 4 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L31 RRB grey Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
74,814 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 RRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 RRB was last recorded at 74,814 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 6,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,729 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,085 miles
Average per year
4,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,814 miles
  • 2024 – 68,729 miles
  • 2023 – 64,798 miles
  • 2022 – 60,216 miles
  • 2021 – 58,196 miles
  • 2020 – 55,885 miles
  • 2019 – 51,872 miles
  • 2018 – 47,263 miles
  • 2017 – 44,098 miles
  • 2016 – 37,511 miles
  • 2015 – 32,549 miles
  • 2014 – 29,264 miles
  • 2013 – 24,699 miles
  • 2012 – 18,576 miles
  • 2011 – 13,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,814 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,814 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    74,814 miles
    Test number
    185698001671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail74,814 miles (+6,085)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,814 miles
    Test number
    947284091255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass68,729 miles (+3,931)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,729 miles
    Test number
    593449709187
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass64,798 miles (+4,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,798 miles
    Test number
    919143784231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass60,216 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,216 miles
    Test number
    316501953836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,196 miles
    Test number
    384980221920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,196 miles (+2,311)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,196 miles
    Test number
    293007288551
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass55,885 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,885 miles
    Test number
    967725410663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,883 miles (+4,011)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,883 miles
    Test number
    534118637312
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass51,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,872 miles
    Test number
    984147136663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,872 miles (+4,609)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,872 miles
    Test number
    191423197162
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass47,263 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,263 miles
    Test number
    580577805573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail47,263 miles (+3,165)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,263 miles
    Test number
    973891517602
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass44,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,098 miles
    Test number
    339277869053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall cracked

  15. Fail44,098 miles (+6,587)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,098 miles
    Test number
    150280429146
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall cracked

  16. Pass37,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,511 miles
    Test number
    371950321757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail37,511 miles (+4,962)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,511 miles
    Test number
    243174263372
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass32,549 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,549 miles
    Test number
    910939946141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,264 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,264 miles
    Test number
    337758154429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,699 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,699 miles
    Test number
    727075273284
    • 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)

  21. Fail24,699 miles (+6,123)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,699 miles
    Test number
    918435173298
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  22. Fail18,576 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,576 miles
    Test number
    135617472253
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass18,576 miles (+5,463)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    18,576 miles
    Test number
    966427772246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    13,113 miles
    Test number
    196068271264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 RRB

Does L31 RRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 RRB is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 RRB?
The MOT on L31 RRB is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 RRB done?
L31 RRB was recorded at 74,814 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 4,357 miles a year.
Has L31 RRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 RRB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 RRB 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 L31 RRB find?
L31 RRB passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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