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Volkswagen FOX

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LB08 SYWMOT history

LB08 SYW is a silver petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,941 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SYW
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SYW was last recorded at 114,941 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 4,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2015: 19,795 miles, lower than 51,796 miles on 6 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,038 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,903 miles
Average per year
5,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,941 miles
  • 2025 – 110,038 miles
  • 2024 – 106,005 miles
  • 2023 – 102,188 miles
  • 2022 – 97,754 miles
  • 2021 – 91,750 miles
  • 2020 – 86,414 miles
  • 2019 – 80,031 miles
  • 2018 – 74,885 miles
  • 2017 – 71,622 miles
  • 2016 – 68,492 miles
  • 2015 – 19,795 miles
  • 2014 – 51,796 miles
  • 2013 – 43,163 miles
  • 2012 – 36,433 miles
  • 2011 – 26,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,941 miles
  • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,941 miles (+4,903)5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,941 miles
    Test number
    239629652523
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,038 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,038 miles
    Test number
    219196210764
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail110,038 miles (+4,033)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,038 miles
    Test number
    283439840342
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass106,005 miles (+3,817)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,005 miles
    Test number
    166259468793
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sl. leak at clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,188 miles
    Test number
    130384418040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,188 miles (+4,434)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,188 miles
    Test number
    807866277339
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass97,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,754 miles
    Test number
    870077119066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,754 miles (+6,004)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,754 miles
    Test number
    979966275648
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,750 miles (+5,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,750 miles
    Test number
    904533117157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass86,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,414 miles
    Test number
    636507427965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail86,414 miles (+6,383)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,414 miles
    Test number
    197113212751
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass80,031 miles (+5,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,031 miles
    Test number
    475842416872
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Pass74,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    109160372119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail74,885 miles (+3,263)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    678367213386
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass71,622 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,622 miles
    Test number
    890750613863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,492 miles (+48,697)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,492 miles
    Test number
    853849974676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,795 miles (-32,001)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,795 miles
    Test number
    285979555467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,796 miles (+8,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,796 miles
    Test number
    579127354115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass43,163 miles (+6,730)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,163 miles
    Test number
    216711163143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,433 miles (+9,535)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,433 miles
    Test number
    706171172156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,898 miles
    Test number
    978558351175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,898 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,898 miles
    Test number
    805768451178
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall dents nearside front wheel rim

Questions about LB08 SYW

Does LB08 SYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SYW is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SYW?
The MOT on LB08 SYW is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 SYW done?
LB08 SYW was recorded at 114,941 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 5,739 miles a year.
Has LB08 SYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SYW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 SYW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 SYW find?
LB08 SYW passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 5 minor defects and 6 advisories: central lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 8 more.

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