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Volkswagen FOX

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LB59 LAEMOT history

LB59 LAE is a grey petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 14 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,147 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 LAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 LAE was last recorded at 79,147 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 6,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,915 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,232 miles
Average per year
5,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,147 miles
  • 2024 – 72,915 miles
  • 2023 – 64,830 miles
  • 2022 – 59,435 miles
  • 2021 – 57,704 miles
  • 2020 – 57,005 miles
  • 2019 – 55,214 miles
  • 2018 – 48,836 miles
  • 2017 – 41,440 miles
  • 2015 – 31,428 miles
  • 2014 – 24,489 miles
  • 2013 – 17,391 miles
  • 2012 – 11,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,147 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,147 miles (+6,232)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,147 miles
    Test number
    265649187471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,915 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,915 miles
    Test number
    550898951127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail72,915 miles (+8,085)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,915 miles
    Test number
    444857772118
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass64,830 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,830 miles
    Test number
    218906383556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,819 miles (+5,384)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,819 miles
    Test number
    489236190008
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))

  6. Pass59,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,435 miles
    Test number
    945888186847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,435 miles (+1,731)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,435 miles
    Test number
    945202510121
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass57,704 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,704 miles
    Test number
    338973606832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,005 miles
    Test number
    431032945236
    • AdvisoryLower under tray fitted

  10. Fail57,005 miles (+1,791)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,005 miles
    Test number
    630462016578
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade smears (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower under tray fitted

  11. Pass55,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,214 miles
    Test number
    150770900245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,214 miles (+6,378)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,214 miles
    Test number
    549347890951
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass48,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,836 miles
    Test number
    186343804010
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail48,836 miles (+7,396)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,836 miles
    Test number
    272886029196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel very high handbrake travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass41,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,440 miles
    Test number
    562164688578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail41,440 miles (+10,012)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,440 miles
    Test number
    927618143050
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,428 miles
    Test number
    494074131238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail31,428 miles (+6,939)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,428 miles
    Test number
    639987285302
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass24,489 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,489 miles
    Test number
    425804904446
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres 2.5 ml in center approx but worn right down on edge

  20. FailMileage not read1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    349094304309
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres 2.5 ml in center approx but worn right down on edge

  21. Pass17,391 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    17,391 miles
    Test number
    627168993247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres starting to perish slightly

  22. Fail17,391 miles (+5,542)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,391 miles
    Test number
    685637993248
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres starting to perish slightly

  23. Pass11,849 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    11,849 miles
    Test number
    357653212374
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower arm bushes has slight movement
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edges

  24. Fail11,849 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,849 miles
    Test number
    449803612351
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower arm bushes has slight movement
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edges

Questions about LB59 LAE

Does LB59 LAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 LAE is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 LAE?
The MOT on LB59 LAE is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 LAE done?
LB59 LAE was recorded at 79,147 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,186 miles a year.
Has LB59 LAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 LAE has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 LAE 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 LAE find?
LB59 LAE passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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