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Volkswagen FOX

Yellow · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LD08 BWBMOT history

LD08 BWB is a yellow petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LD08 BWB yellow Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
80,980 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 BWB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 BWB was last recorded at 80,980 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 7,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,355 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,625 miles
Average per year
4,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,980 miles
  • 2025 – 73,355 miles
  • 2024 – 66,188 miles
  • 2023 – 58,300 miles
  • 2022 – 51,632 miles
  • 2021 – 44,691 miles
  • 2020 – 38,070 miles
  • 2019 – 33,242 miles
  • 2018 – 31,594 miles
  • 2017 – 29,815 miles
  • 2016 – 27,445 miles
  • 2015 – 25,599 miles
  • 2014 – 24,146 miles
  • 2013 – 21,803 miles
  • 2012 – 19,817 miles
  • 2011 – 16,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,980 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,980 miles (+7,625)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    480183112219
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass73,355 miles (+7,167)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,355 miles
    Test number
    601559451521
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass66,188 miles (+7,888)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    66,188 miles
    Test number
    272152021840
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass58,300 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    58,300 miles
    Test number
    799462011218
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail58,300 miles (+6,668)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,300 miles
    Test number
    151287203274
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,632 miles (+6,941)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,632 miles
    Test number
    307657586674
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,691 miles (+6,621)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,691 miles
    Test number
    420883365597
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,070 miles
    Test number
    925153569571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,070 miles (+4,828)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,070 miles
    Test number
    631132438863
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass33,242 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,242 miles
    Test number
    180596896549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,594 miles (+1,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,594 miles
    Test number
    193344345721
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass29,815 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,815 miles
    Test number
    751341909254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,445 miles
    Test number
    872781667855
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  14. Fail27,445 miles (+1,846)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,445 miles
    Test number
    358348929887
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  15. Pass25,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,599 miles
    Test number
    546775255031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,599 miles (+1,453)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,599 miles
    Test number
    709294955077
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  17. Pass24,146 miles (+2,343)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,146 miles
    Test number
    145287354041
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on sidewalls

  18. Pass21,803 miles (+1,986)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,803 miles
    Test number
    686388953035
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cracks in inner sidewall

  19. Fail19,817 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,817 miles
    Test number
    636958852022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass19,817 miles (+3,162)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,817 miles
    Test number
    705858352030
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass16,655 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,655 miles
    Test number
    568933651075
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to perish
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

  22. Fail16,655 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,655 miles
    Test number
    885383651056
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to perish
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Questions about LD08 BWB

Does LD08 BWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 BWB is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 BWB?
The MOT on LD08 BWB is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 BWB done?
LD08 BWB was recorded at 80,980 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 4,312 miles a year.
Has LD08 BWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 BWB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 BWB 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 LD08 BWB find?
LD08 BWB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.

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