Volkswagen FOX
Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
L6 EDEMOT history
L6 EDE is a blue petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 24 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 53,796 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 53,796 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,407 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 EDE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- FOX
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 24 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 EDE was last recorded at 53,796 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 3,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 50,497 miles · 12 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,299 miles
- Average per year
- 3,407 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,796 miles
- 2025 – 50,497 miles
- 2024 – 47,151 miles
- 2023 – 42,965 miles
- 2022 – 39,049 miles
- 2021 – 35,008 miles
- 2020 – 31,490 miles
- 2019 – 28,974 miles
- 2018 – 25,750 miles
- 2017 – 22,606 miles
- 2016 – 19,652 miles
- 2015 – 16,469 miles
- 2014 – 13,205 miles
- 2013 – 9,373 miles
- 2012 – 6,113 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,796 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside / offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryWasher/s are weak / just hitting screen
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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 13 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,796 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 53,796 miles
- Test number
- 232408243994
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside / offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryWasher/s are weak / just hitting screen
Fail53,796 miles (+3,299)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,796 miles
- Test number
- 117829755124
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside / offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryWasher/s are weak / just hitting screen
Pass50,497 miles (+3,346)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 50,497 miles
- Test number
- 429964978350
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside / offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint / close to excessively leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside / offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside / offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront washer/s weak
Pass47,151 miles (+4,186)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 47,151 miles
- Test number
- 301466164816
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen washers poor spray, however still sufficient to clean windscreen
Pass42,965 miles (+3,916)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 42,965 miles
- Test number
- 406748607734
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass39,049 miles (+4,041)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 39,049 miles
- Test number
- 672708167781
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass35,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 35,008 miles
- Test number
- 930552415033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,008 miles (+3,518)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,008 miles
- Test number
- 895758316444
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass31,490 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 31,490 miles
- Test number
- 713301563955
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
Fail31,490 miles (+2,516)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,490 miles
- Test number
- 775991342830
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
Pass28,974 miles (+3,224)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 28,974 miles
- Test number
- 640666885465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,750 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 25,750 miles
- Test number
- 440237403856
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail25,750 miles (+3,144)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,750 miles
- Test number
- 173114003015
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass22,606 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 22,606 miles
- Test number
- 258884758379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,606 miles (+2,954)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,606 miles
- Test number
- 717471372395
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass19,652 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 19,652 miles
- Test number
- 520507280953
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail19,652 miles (+3,183)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,652 miles
- Test number
- 995841979739
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)
Pass16,469 miles (+3,264)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 16,469 miles
- Test number
- 439153665187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail13,205 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,205 miles
- Test number
- 365538264138
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass13,205 miles (+3,832)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 13,205 miles
- Test number
- 366378264137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,373 miles (+3,260)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 9,373 miles
- Test number
- 389685873186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,113 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 6,113 miles
- Test number
- 229075162471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L6 EDE
- Does L6 EDE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 EDE is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 EDE?
- The MOT on L6 EDE is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 EDE done?
- L6 EDE was recorded at 53,796 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 3,407 miles a year.
- Has L6 EDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 EDE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L6 EDE 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 L6 EDE find?
- L6 EDE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective nearside / offside; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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