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Volkswagen FOX

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB57 XWUMOT history

LB57 XWU is a silver petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 4 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 53,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
53,802 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XWU was last recorded at 53,802 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 4,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,604 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,198 miles
Average per year
3,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,802 miles
  • 2025 – 49,604 miles
  • 2024 – 45,179 miles
  • 2023 – 39,987 miles
  • 2022 – 36,343 miles
  • 2021 – 33,145 miles
  • 2020 – 31,045 miles
  • 2019 – 25,903 miles
  • 2018 – 22,226 miles
  • 2017 – 18,397 miles
  • 2015 – 11,988 miles
  • 2014 – 10,824 miles
  • 2013 – 9,244 miles
  • 2012 – 7,785 miles
  • 2011 – 6,333 miles
  • 2010 – 4,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,802 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,802 miles (+4,198)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    53,802 miles
    Test number
    630885513409
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass49,604 miles (+54)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,604 miles
    Test number
    842956646545
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail49,550 miles (+4,371)2 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,550 miles
    Test number
    246921739236
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass45,179 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    45,179 miles
    Test number
    989281293401
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail45,103 miles (+5,116)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,103 miles
    Test number
    365974286411
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass39,987 miles (+3,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,987 miles
    Test number
    815465767757
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass36,343 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    36,343 miles
    Test number
    629926882040
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail36,320 miles (+3,175)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,320 miles
    Test number
    439301735610
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass33,145 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,145 miles
    Test number
    218832795120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,045 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,045 miles
    Test number
    969473278630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,030 miles (+5,127)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,030 miles
    Test number
    833417768759
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres age cracking

  12. Pass25,903 miles (+3,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,903 miles
    Test number
    160752920622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass22,226 miles (+3,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    22,226 miles
    Test number
    350990433848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass18,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    18,397 miles
    Test number
    904939330264
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  15. Fail18,397 miles (+6,409)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,397 miles
    Test number
    672699138166
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  16. Pass11,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    11,988 miles
    Test number
    574842309363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail11,988 miles (+1,164)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,988 miles
    Test number
    812710987302
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Fail10,824 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,824 miles
    Test number
    216049344328
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass10,824 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    10,824 miles
    Test number
    898909444366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,244 miles (+1,459)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    9,244 miles
    Test number
    488004643441
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass7,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    7,785 miles
    Test number
    465277842320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail7,785 miles (+1,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,785 miles
    Test number
    718547742379
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

  23. Pass6,333 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    6,333 miles
    Test number
    157775051327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    4,837 miles
    Test number
    161672750319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail4,837 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,837 miles
    Test number
    442019540441
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

Questions about LB57 XWU

Does LB57 XWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 XWU is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XWU?
The MOT on LB57 XWU is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 XWU done?
LB57 XWU was recorded at 53,802 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 3,221 miles a year.
Has LB57 XWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XWU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 XWU 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 XWU find?
LB57 XWU passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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