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Volkswagen FOX

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 MLXMOT history

LB08 MLX is a silver petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 42,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
42,464 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 MLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 MLX was last recorded at 42,464 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,461 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,464 miles
  • 2025 – 37,565 miles
  • 2024 – 33,599 miles
  • 2023 – 31,344 miles
  • 2022 – 28,798 miles
  • 2021 – 27,699 miles
  • 2020 – 27,638 miles
  • 2019 – 27,165 miles
  • 2018 – 26,380 miles
  • 2017 – 25,505 miles
  • 2016 – 24,367 miles
  • 2015 – 21,572 miles
  • 2014 – 18,794 miles
  • 2013 – 16,163 miles
  • 2012 – 13,629 miles
  • 2011 – 10,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,464 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,464 miles (+3)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    42,464 miles
    Test number
    718310356893
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail42,461 miles (+4,896)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,461 miles
    Test number
    571451297757
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass37,565 miles (+3,966)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    37,565 miles
    Test number
    581889476480
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass33,599 miles (+2,255)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    33,599 miles
    Test number
    938150775881
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass31,344 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    31,344 miles
    Test number
    942065899103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,798 miles (+1,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    28,798 miles
    Test number
    388230802969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has multiple splits , possible cord exposed

  7. Pass27,699 miles (+61)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    27,699 miles
    Test number
    448142021408
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass27,638 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    27,638 miles
    Test number
    362542831220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,165 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    27,165 miles
    Test number
    579933076315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,380 miles (+875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,380 miles
    Test number
    173873717981
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass25,505 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,505 miles
    Test number
    195879481303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,367 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,367 miles
    Test number
    987630729731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,572 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,572 miles
    Test number
    297256545131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,794 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,794 miles
    Test number
    688240644118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,163 miles (+2,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    16,163 miles
    Test number
    219753043118
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges.

  16. Pass13,629 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    13,629 miles
    Test number
    285120952161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10,578 miles
    Test number
    265311051422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 MLX

Does LB08 MLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 MLX is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 MLX?
The MOT on LB08 MLX is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 MLX done?
LB08 MLX was recorded at 42,464 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,164 miles a year.
Has LB08 MLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 MLX has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 MLX 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 MLX find?
LB08 MLX passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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