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Volkswagen FOX

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LB59 YMMMOT history

LB59 YMM is a grey petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 13 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 81,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,740 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 YMM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 YMM was last recorded at 81,740 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 8,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2021: 61,322 miles, lower than 61,332 miles on 14 Jul 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,807 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
8,933 miles
Average per year
4,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,740 miles
  • 2023 – 72,807 miles
  • 2022 – 66,796 miles
  • 2021 – 61,322 miles
  • 2020 – 53,372 miles
  • 2019 – 47,772 miles
  • 2018 – 45,481 miles
  • 2017 – 43,116 miles
  • 2015 – 38,974 miles
  • 2014 – 30,568 miles
  • 2013 – 25,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,740 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear fog lamp switch inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • DRIVERS INTERNAL DOOR HANDLE BROKEN = AWKWARD TO OPERATE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • REAR HATCH BOOT WOULD NOT OPEN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,740 miles (+8,933)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,740 miles
    Test number
    362730606098
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass72,807 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,807 miles
    Test number
    690391471183
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail72,800 miles (+6,004)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,800 miles
    Test number
    968725184286
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass66,796 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,796 miles
    Test number
    903810833269
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F SLIGHT BODYWORK DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR >> NEW ADVISED (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F OUTER EDGE (+ SIDEWALL) (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail66,796 miles (+5,474)6 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,796 miles
    Test number
    380699142794
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested N/S (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working N/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high O/S (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F SLIGHT BODYWORK DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR >> NEW ADVISED (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F OUTER EDGE (+ SIDEWALL) (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass61,322 miles (-10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    814921176344
    • AdvisoryDRIVERS INTERNAL DOOR HANDLE BROKEN = AWKWARD TO OPERATE
    • AdvisoryREAR HATCH BOOT WOULD NOT OPEN

  7. Fail61,332 miles (+7,960)2 dangerous8 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,332 miles
    Test number
    340312525957
    • DangerousN/S/F MIRROR MISSING
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/F OUTER (TYRE SEPARATING) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBody component damaged and likely to cause injury O/S/DOOR MIRROR (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorBody component insecure N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S/F (OPAQUE LENS) (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working N/S/R (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel badly distorted N/S/F INNER (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel badly distorted O/S/F OUTER (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working N/S/R (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low N/S/F (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH TYRES
    • AdvisoryDRIVERS INTERNAL DOOR HANDLE BROKEN = AWKWARD TO OPERATE
    • AdvisoryREAR HATCH BOOT WOULD NOT OPEN

  8. Pass53,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,372 miles
    Test number
    226213320845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,372 miles (+5,600)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,372 miles
    Test number
    877113853898
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass47,772 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,772 miles
    Test number
    908744996103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,771 miles (+2,290)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    299684322171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

  12. Pass45,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,481 miles
    Test number
    118758910644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,481 miles (+2,365)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,481 miles
    Test number
    636984013561
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass43,116 miles (+4,142)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,116 miles
    Test number
    656414330280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,974 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,974 miles
    Test number
    998346264573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,158 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,158 miles
    Test number
    846538305099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,568 miles (+5,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,568 miles
    Test number
    725413904069
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass25,058 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    25,058 miles
    Test number
    905034513086
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB59 YMM

Does LB59 YMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 YMM is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 YMM?
The MOT on LB59 YMM is valid until 5 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 YMM done?
LB59 YMM was recorded at 81,740 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,368 miles a year.
Has LB59 YMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 YMM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 YMM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB59 YMM find?
LB59 YMM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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