
Volkswagen FOX
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
LB59 ORAMOT history
LB59 ORA is a black petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 29 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,586 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 136,586 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,753 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB59 ORA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- FOX
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB59 ORA was last recorded at 136,586 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,104 miles · 19 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,482 miles
- Average per year
- 6,753 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,586 miles
- 2025 – 134,104 miles
- 2024 – 132,571 miles
- 2023 – 131,479 miles
- 2021 – 120,996 miles
- 2020 – 108,008 miles
- 2019 – 100,186 miles
- 2018 – 85,174 miles
- 2016 – 79,069 miles
- 2015 – 71,939 miles
- 2014 – 64,643 miles
- 2013 – 55,501 miles
- 2012 – 47,419 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, small split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 12 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,586 miles (+2,482)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 136,586 miles
- Test number
- 201492853932
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass134,104 miles (+1,533)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 134,104 miles
- Test number
- 413818456114
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass132,571 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 132,571 miles
- Test number
- 244823991482
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail132,570 miles (+1,091)4 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,570 miles
- Test number
- 413697119184
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,479 miles (+10,483)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 131,479 miles
- Test number
- 777287173926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,996 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 120,996 miles
- Test number
- 333512751976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,992 miles (+12,984)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,992 miles
- Test number
- 394175641321
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbone rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,008 miles (+7,822)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 108,008 miles
- Test number
- 763714681366
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,186 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 100,186 miles
- Test number
- 535087042516
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail100,180 miles (+7,625)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,180 miles
- Test number
- 656462111132
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,555 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 92,555 miles
- Test number
- 152131040133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,545 miles (+7,371)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,545 miles
- Test number
- 608205028829
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine oil on min level
Pass85,174 miles (+6,105)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 85,174 miles
- Test number
- 797922199218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,069 miles (+7,130)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 79,069 miles
- Test number
- 821837290194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 71,939 miles
- Test number
- 126196617788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,938 miles (+7,295)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,938 miles
- Test number
- 334552968397
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,643 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 64,643 miles
- Test number
- 978117654343
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail64,639 miles (+9,138)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,639 miles
- Test number
- 465747854347
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,501 miles (+8,082)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 55,501 miles
- Test number
- 687060343308
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,419 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 47,419 miles
- Test number
- 268567342393
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDust covers on both rear shock absorbers adrift
- NoteN/s front tyre getting low
- NoteN/s rear tyre low on outer edge
Questions about LB59 ORA
- Does LB59 ORA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 ORA is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB59 ORA?
- The MOT on LB59 ORA is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB59 ORA done?
- LB59 ORA was recorded at 136,586 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,753 miles a year.
- Has LB59 ORA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB59 ORA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB59 ORA 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 ORA find?
- LB59 ORA passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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