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Volkswagen FOX

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LB57 BVGMOT history

LB57 BVG is a grey petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 16 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2025
Mileage
135,100 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 BVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 BVG was last recorded at 135,100 miles on 1 Mar 2025, 6,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,440 miles · 27 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,660 miles
Average per year
6,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,100 miles
  • 2024 – 128,440 miles
  • 2023 – 121,234 miles
  • 2022 – 115,299 miles
  • 2021 – 109,947 miles
  • 2020 – 105,241 miles
  • 2019 – 98,329 miles
  • 2018 – 90,892 miles
  • 2017 – 83,349 miles
  • 2016 – 75,935 miles
  • 2015 – 68,886 miles
  • 2014 – 62,007 miles
  • 2013 – 55,495 miles
  • 2012 – 50,200 miles
  • 2011 – 40,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,100 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed amount of blue smoke kept locking emissions test up (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,100 miles (+6,660)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,100 miles
    Test number
    267927758904
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed amount of blue smoke kept locking emissions test up (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,440 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,440 miles
    Test number
    376088796187
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail128,433 miles (+7,199)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,433 miles
    Test number
    292124262778
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,234 miles (+5,935)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,234 miles
    Test number
    189078937989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slightly long travel on park brake lever
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle just passed emissions

  5. Pass115,299 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,299 miles
    Test number
    409962325307
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Fail115,299 miles (+5,352)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,299 miles
    Test number
    708720958730
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Pass109,947 miles (+4,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,947 miles
    Test number
    895095192958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass105,241 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,241 miles
    Test number
    994918113377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,185 miles (+6,856)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,185 miles
    Test number
    683236592459
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,329 miles (+7,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,329 miles
    Test number
    163195297902
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass90,892 miles (+7,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,892 miles
    Test number
    440344338339
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slightly worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass83,349 miles (+7,414)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,349 miles
    Test number
    893541918646
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear indicator discolouring
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade torn

  13. Pass75,935 miles (+7,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,935 miles
    Test number
    283908874311
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass68,886 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,886 miles
    Test number
    126436115010
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail68,886 miles (+6,879)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,886 miles
    Test number
    167366015474
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass62,007 miles (+6,512)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,007 miles
    Test number
    699500234084
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly and brake application slightly uneven
    • NoteRear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

  17. Pass55,495 miles (+5,295)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,495 miles
    Test number
    527146833098
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

  18. Pass50,200 miles (+9,752)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,200 miles
    Test number
    225439112003
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges and cut in side wall close to exposing inner cords(replace)
    • NoteRear brakes slightly out of balance
    • NoteRear bush on offside front lower suspension arm starting to deteriorate

  19. Pass40,448 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,448 miles
    Test number
    378342321016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,948 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,948 miles
    Test number
    948152711097
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB57 BVG

Does LB57 BVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 BVG expired on 4 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 BVG?
The MOT on LB57 BVG expired on 4 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 BVG done?
LB57 BVG was recorded at 135,100 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 6,733 miles a year.
Has LB57 BVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 BVG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 BVG 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 LB57 BVG find?
LB57 BVG failed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed amount of blue smoke kept locking emissions test up; exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front position lamp not working, and 4 more.

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