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Volkswagen FOX

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB06 LYFMOT history

LB06 LYF is a red petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 19 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 151,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2025
Mileage
151,657 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 LYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 LYF was last recorded at 151,657 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,650 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,657 miles
  • 2023 – 147,896 miles
  • 2022 – 143,971 miles
  • 2021 – 131,114 miles
  • 2020 – 118,484 miles
  • 2019 – 110,823 miles
  • 2018 – 105,704 miles
  • 2017 – 99,677 miles
  • 2016 – 91,634 miles
  • 2015 – 84,368 miles
  • 2014 – 75,307 miles
  • 2013 – 66,481 miles
  • 2012 – 56,302 miles
  • 2011 – 44,329 miles
  • 2010 – 33,251 miles
  • 2009 – 21,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,657 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inners both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear brake hose ferrels corroded

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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,657 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,657 miles
    Test number
    114585519999
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inners both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose ferrels corroded

  2. Fail151,650 miles (+3,754)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,650 miles
    Test number
    612398621417
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass147,896 miles (+3,925)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,896 miles
    Test number
    583325951117
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside - Wishbone Outer Ball Joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured NSR - OSR - NSF (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Noisy - ManiCat?
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass143,971 miles (+56)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,971 miles
    Test number
    160779974941
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail143,915 miles (+12,801)1 dangerous5 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,915 miles
    Test number
    532269079739
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass131,114 miles (+12,630)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,114 miles
    Test number
    618855942754
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryScreen wash pipe split, still provides sufficient screen wash to windscreen

  7. Pass118,484 miles (+109)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,484 miles
    Test number
    137352610440
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail118,375 miles (+7,552)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,375 miles
    Test number
    842025354270
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass110,823 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,823 miles
    Test number
    473083801275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail110,784 miles (+5,080)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,784 miles
    Test number
    951729247495
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass105,704 miles (+155)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,704 miles
    Test number
    775137439600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Fail105,549 miles (+5,872)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,549 miles
    Test number
    504359748214
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass99,677 miles (+8,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,677 miles
    Test number
    604184377415
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass91,634 miles (+7,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,634 miles
    Test number
    468567982573
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing

  15. Pass84,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,368 miles
    Test number
    617472455140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,368 miles (+9,061)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,368 miles
    Test number
    847432655145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass75,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,307 miles
    Test number
    566977124120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,307 miles (+8,826)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,307 miles
    Test number
    425037224177
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass66,481 miles (+59)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,481 miles
    Test number
    236331123190
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail66,422 miles (+10,120)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,422 miles
    Test number
    987349613198
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass56,302 miles (+11,973)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,302 miles
    Test number
    765289612129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,329 miles (+11,078)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,329 miles
    Test number
    496727011175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,251 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,251 miles
    Test number
    301816020155
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front wheel slight binding hand rotation
    • NoteOffside rear tyre pressure valve safety cap missing
    • NoteRear washer jet aims away from vehicle
    • NoteUnderfloor manufacturer plastic paneling fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

  24. Fail33,251 miles (+11,787)2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,251 miles
    Test number
    493116220198
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front wheel slight binding hand rotation
    • NoteOffside rear tyre pressure valve safety cap missing
    • NoteRear washer jet aims away from vehicle
    • NoteUnderfloor manufacturer plastic paneling fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

  25. Pass21,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,464 miles
    Test number
    142988429119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 LYF

Does LB06 LYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB06 LYF expired on 4 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB06 LYF?
The MOT on LB06 LYF expired on 4 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB06 LYF done?
LB06 LYF was recorded at 151,657 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 8,402 miles a year.
Has LB06 LYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 LYF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB06 LYF 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 LB06 LYF find?
LB06 LYF passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inners both; offside front drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; offside rear shock absorber corroded, and 2 more.

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