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Volkswagen FOX

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LB56 RXJMOT history

LB56 RXJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 21 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 70,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,142 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RXJ was last recorded at 70,142 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 4,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,385 miles · 9 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,757 miles
Average per year
5,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 70,142 miles
  • 2020 – 65,385 miles
  • 2019 – 61,184 miles
  • 2018 – 55,036 miles
  • 2017 – 49,068 miles
  • 2016 – 43,526 miles
  • 2015 – 36,281 miles
  • 2014 – 28,981 miles
  • 2013 – 17,299 miles
  • 2012 – 15,376 miles
  • 2011 – 12,755 miles
  • 2010 – 10,665 miles
  • 2009 – 8,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens in poor conditionRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Part of high level stop lamp inoperative

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in A zone

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    467121505069
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    115667999306
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    833631963516
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    666903876630
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. FailMileage not read3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    295250330410
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lens in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  6. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    322283890230
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps emit slightly unclear beams
    • AdvisoryPart of high level stop lamp inoperative

  7. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    391960779278
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps emit slightly unclear beams
    • AdvisoryPart of high level stop lamp inoperative

  8. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    929179164558
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. FailMileage not read2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    417402273042
    • 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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened wishbone rearmost rubber mount badly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both head light lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced wishbone rearmost rubber mount deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass70,142 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,142 miles
    Test number
    331589637519
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rearmost rubber mount slightly detreated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rearmost rubber mount started to deteriorate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail70,142 miles (+4,757)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,142 miles
    Test number
    477802992770
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H4 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rearmost rubber mount slightly detreated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rearmost rubber mount started to deteriorate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass65,385 miles (+4,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,385 miles
    Test number
    556409546055
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone rearmost rubber bush slightly deteriorating

  13. Pass61,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,184 miles
    Test number
    761500551927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail61,182 miles (+6,146)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,182 miles
    Test number
    144376650222
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass55,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,036 miles
    Test number
    560824069097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,035 miles (+5,967)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,035 miles
    Test number
    718192206929
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass49,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,068 miles
    Test number
    808124620906
    • AdvisoryPart of high level stop lamp inoperative

  18. Fail49,067 miles (+5,541)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,067 miles
    Test number
    972804381297
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPart of high level stop lamp inoperative

  19. Pass43,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,526 miles
    Test number
    579701518649
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail43,525 miles (+7,244)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,525 miles
    Test number
    351819141313
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPart of high level stop lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn

  21. Pass36,281 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,281 miles
    Test number
    510999312528
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex webbing deteriorated

  22. Fail36,281 miles (+7,300)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,281 miles
    Test number
    444113218734
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex webbing deteriorated

  23. Pass28,981 miles (+11,682)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    28,981 miles
    Test number
    117251714359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,299 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    17,299 miles
    Test number
    428760433342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,376 miles (+2,621)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    15,376 miles
    Test number
    288486822312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

  26. Pass12,755 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    12,755 miles
    Test number
    439390601405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,665 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    10,665 miles
    Test number
    242219410364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    8,200 miles
    Test number
    413527829320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 RXJ

Does LB56 RXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RXJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RXJ?
The MOT on LB56 RXJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 RXJ done?
LB56 RXJ was recorded at 70,142 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 5,188 miles a year.
Has LB56 RXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RXJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 RXJ 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 LB56 RXJ find?
LB56 RXJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: both headlamp lens in poor condition; front bumper damaged; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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