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Volkswagen FOX

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LB07 BNFMOT history

LB07 BNF is a red petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 29 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2025
Mileage
108,031 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 BNF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB07 BNF was last recorded at 108,031 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 2,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,332 miles · 5 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,699 miles
Average per year
3,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,031 miles
  • 2024 – 105,332 miles
  • 2023 – 102,921 miles
  • 2022 – 101,264 miles
  • 2021 – 97,592 miles
  • 2020 – 95,362 miles
  • 2019 – 91,853 miles
  • 2018 – 89,586 miles
  • 2017 – 87,097 miles
  • 2016 – 84,671 miles
  • 2015 – 82,449 miles
  • 2014 – 78,996 miles
  • 2013 – 75,445 miles
  • 2012 – 72,846 miles
  • 2011 – 66,423 miles
  • 2010 – 61,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,031 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate lamp insecure both

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,031 miles (+2,699)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,031 miles
    Test number
    857625939640
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass105,332 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,332 miles
    Test number
    491520182826
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail105,332 miles (+2,411)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,332 miles
    Test number
    274544541206
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass102,921 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,921 miles
    Test number
    993338573538
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail102,911 miles (+1,647)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,911 miles
    Test number
    336027871072
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,264 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,264 miles
    Test number
    111199298418
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail101,264 miles (+3,672)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,264 miles
    Test number
    218346826653
    • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,592 miles (+2,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,592 miles
    Test number
    484870332559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,362 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    95,362 miles
    Test number
    166508778297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,353 miles (+3,500)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,353 miles
    Test number
    192117507931
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass91,853 miles (+2,267)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    91,853 miles
    Test number
    642100626098
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass89,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,586 miles
    Test number
    610328728450
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail89,586 miles (+2,489)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,586 miles
    Test number
    930707167871
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass87,097 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,097 miles
    Test number
    670757343088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,084 miles (+2,413)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,084 miles
    Test number
    814722669346
    • FailureAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass84,671 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    862328980565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,449 miles
    Test number
    629221195081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,449 miles (+3,453)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,449 miles
    Test number
    416581395000
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass78,996 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,996 miles
    Test number
    378581704168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,445 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,445 miles
    Test number
    308542403193
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have splits in side wall but cordes not exsposed

  21. Fail75,445 miles (+2,599)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,445 miles
    Test number
    599521003129
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have splits in side wall but cordes not exsposed

  22. Pass72,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,846 miles
    Test number
    155009222176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,846 miles (+6,423)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,846 miles
    Test number
    856089422174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass66,423 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,423 miles
    Test number
    759383341115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,766 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,766 miles
    Test number
    442952040172
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass61,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,766 miles
    Test number
    624852340121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 BNF

Does LB07 BNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 BNF expired on 21 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 BNF?
The MOT on LB07 BNF expired on 21 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 BNF done?
LB07 BNF was recorded at 108,031 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 3,055 miles a year.
Has LB07 BNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 BNF has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB07 BNF 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 LB07 BNF find?
LB07 BNF failed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust join, and 7 more.

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