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Volkswagen FOX

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB09 XAPMOT history

LB09 XAP is a silver petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 15 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
148,399 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 XAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 XAP was last recorded at 148,399 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 4,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,324 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,075 miles
Average per year
10,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,399 miles
  • 2024 – 144,324 miles
  • 2023 – 129,564 miles
  • 2022 – 124,099 miles
  • 2021 – 112,119 miles
  • 2020 – 103,873 miles
  • 2019 – 94,705 miles
  • 2018 – 77,284 miles
  • 2017 – 65,817 miles
  • 2016 – 50,625 miles
  • 2015 – 30,663 miles
  • 2014 – 19,116 miles
  • 2013 – 16,679 miles
  • 2012 – 13,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,399 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,399 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,399 miles
    Test number
    379386398183
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail148,399 miles (+4,075)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,399 miles
    Test number
    425607217585
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass144,324 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,324 miles
    Test number
    444738556152
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail144,324 miles (+14,760)2 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,324 miles
    Test number
    169598244309
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass129,564 miles (+122)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,564 miles
    Test number
    371755412986
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail129,442 miles (+5,343)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,442 miles
    Test number
    667608064197
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass124,099 miles (+11,980)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,099 miles
    Test number
    578700385243
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass112,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,119 miles
    Test number
    709971536463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,119 miles (+8,246)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,119 miles
    Test number
    256767360248
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass103,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,873 miles
    Test number
    234352921478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,873 miles (+9,168)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,873 miles
    Test number
    983705281007
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass94,705 miles (+190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,705 miles
    Test number
    592397244647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail94,515 miles (+17,231)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,515 miles
    Test number
    752483208984
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass77,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,284 miles
    Test number
    290815086575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail77,284 miles (+11,467)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,284 miles
    Test number
    775642804348
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass65,817 miles (+15,192)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,817 miles
    Test number
    427590088973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,625 miles (+19,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,625 miles
    Test number
    564103960060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass30,663 miles (+11,547)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,663 miles
    Test number
    239877935498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,116 miles (+2,437)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    19,116 miles
    Test number
    749092544152
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

  20. Pass16,679 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    16,679 miles
    Test number
    775188093114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    13,170 miles
    Test number
    879253112301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 XAP

Does LB09 XAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 XAP is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB09 XAP?
The MOT on LB09 XAP is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 XAP done?
LB09 XAP was recorded at 148,399 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 10,442 miles a year.
Has LB09 XAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 XAP has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 XAP 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 LB09 XAP find?
LB09 XAP passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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