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Volkswagen FOX

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 FCUMOT history

LB08 FCU is a red petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,816 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 FCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 FCU was last recorded at 99,816 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 1,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,854 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,962 miles
Average per year
3,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,816 miles
  • 2025 – 97,854 miles
  • 2024 – 96,921 miles
  • 2023 – 96,296 miles
  • 2022 – 95,409 miles
  • 2021 – 94,340 miles
  • 2020 – 92,212 miles
  • 2019 – 83,922 miles
  • 2018 – 80,230 miles
  • 2017 – 74,793 miles
  • 2016 – 68,662 miles
  • 2015 – 63,304 miles
  • 2014 – 53,631 miles
  • 2013 – 50,361 miles
  • 2012 – 49,545 miles
  • 2011 – 40,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,816 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,816 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,816 miles
    Test number
    621238023249
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail99,816 miles (+1,962)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,816 miles
    Test number
    929008990372
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass97,854 miles (+933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,854 miles
    Test number
    773808291320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass96,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,921 miles
    Test number
    528672665582
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail96,921 miles (+625)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,921 miles
    Test number
    684443042247
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass96,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,296 miles
    Test number
    914018225738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,296 miles (+887)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,296 miles
    Test number
    776079901321
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass95,409 miles (+1,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,409 miles
    Test number
    403128557032
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,340 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,340 miles
    Test number
    269560309189
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp defective

  10. Fail94,340 miles (+2,128)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,340 miles
    Test number
    596116087821
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp defective

  11. Pass92,212 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,212 miles
    Test number
    289582641939
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail92,212 miles (+8,290)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,212 miles
    Test number
    885638147350
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass83,922 miles (+3,692)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,922 miles
    Test number
    971611247163
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass80,230 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,230 miles
    Test number
    729640637408
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail80,230 miles (+5,437)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,230 miles
    Test number
    806228990460
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass74,793 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,793 miles
    Test number
    913863526612
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail74,793 miles (+6,131)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,793 miles
    Test number
    501657193412
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass68,662 miles (+5,358)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,662 miles
    Test number
    416375902935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass63,304 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,304 miles
    Test number
    372166392546
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail63,304 miles (+9,673)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,304 miles
    Test number
    721362339602
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass53,631 miles (+3,270)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,631 miles
    Test number
    695513634233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre down to 3mm of tread and perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre down to 3mm of tread and perished

  22. Pass50,361 miles (+816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,361 miles
    Test number
    106415433410
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass49,545 miles (+8,597)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,545 miles
    Test number
    785554652043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,948 miles
    Test number
    119987341120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 FCU

Does LB08 FCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 FCU is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 FCU?
The MOT on LB08 FCU is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 FCU done?
LB08 FCU was recorded at 99,816 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,869 miles a year.
Has LB08 FCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 FCU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 FCU 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 LB08 FCU find?
LB08 FCU passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 1 more.

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