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Volkswagen FOX

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 DVAMOT history

LB59 DVA is a blue petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 7 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,052 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 DVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 DVA was last recorded at 118,052 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 7,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,523 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,529 miles
Average per year
7,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,052 miles
  • 2025 – 110,523 miles
  • 2024 – 100,589 miles
  • 2023 – 92,490 miles
  • 2022 – 89,512 miles
  • 2021 – 84,937 miles
  • 2020 – 82,847 miles
  • 2019 – 79,695 miles
  • 2017 – 71,976 miles
  • 2016 – 59,218 miles
  • 2015 – 44,011 miles
  • 2014 – 35,206 miles
  • 2013 – 28,743 miles
  • 2012 – 21,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,052 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,052 miles
    Test number
    397480572326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail118,052 miles (+7,529)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,052 miles
    Test number
    772973594478
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass110,523 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,523 miles
    Test number
    698761349632
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail110,513 miles (+9,924)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,513 miles
    Test number
    466309110857
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass100,589 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,589 miles
    Test number
    415141208497
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail100,585 miles (+8,095)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,585 miles
    Test number
    999112488254
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass92,490 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,490 miles
    Test number
    508640531653
    • 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot opening fault?
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre deteriorated, worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre deteriorated, worn inner edge

  8. Fail92,490 miles (+2,978)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,490 miles
    Test number
    165239237569
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot opening fault?
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre deteriorated, worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre deteriorated, worn inner edge

  9. Pass89,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,512 miles
    Test number
    187340284492
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail89,512 miles (+4,575)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,512 miles
    Test number
    306192003013
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass84,937 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,937 miles
    Test number
    639553761911
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail84,936 miles (+2,089)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,936 miles
    Test number
    869516312586
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass82,847 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,847 miles
    Test number
    694779692858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,695 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,695 miles
    Test number
    412889176547
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  15. Fail79,693 miles (+7,717)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,693 miles
    Test number
    595376873753
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass71,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,976 miles
    Test number
    812320184010
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail71,976 miles (+12,758)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,976 miles
    Test number
    987987784740
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass59,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,218 miles
    Test number
    800052867079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,218 miles (+15,207)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,218 miles
    Test number
    681582013419
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass44,011 miles (+8,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,011 miles
    Test number
    219131672015
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail35,206 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,206 miles
    Test number
    639100244353
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAmp wiring poorly routed
    • NoteFront suspension arms bushes slight splitting

  22. Pass35,206 miles (+6,463)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,206 miles
    Test number
    866570844312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAmp wiring poorly routed
    • NoteFront suspension arms bushes slight splitting

  23. Pass28,743 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,743 miles
    Test number
    685211443329
    • NoteAdvise amp wiring poorly routed

  24. Fail28,743 miles (+7,215)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,743 miles
    Test number
    877061443378
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAdvise amp wiring poorly routed

  25. Pass21,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,528 miles
    Test number
    488189922412
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  26. Fail21,528 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,528 miles
    Test number
    738259522353
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about LB59 DVA

Does LB59 DVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 DVA is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 DVA?
The MOT on LB59 DVA is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 DVA done?
LB59 DVA was recorded at 118,052 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,339 miles a year.
Has LB59 DVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 DVA has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 DVA 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 LB59 DVA find?
LB59 DVA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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