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Volkswagen FOX

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LD08 SDYMOT history

LD08 SDY is a red petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LD08 SDY red Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,160 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 SDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 SDY was last recorded at 96,160 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 5,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,553 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,607 miles
Average per year
5,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,160 miles
  • 2025 – 90,553 miles
  • 2024 – 85,650 miles
  • 2023 – 79,620 miles
  • 2022 – 75,094 miles
  • 2021 – 70,099 miles
  • 2020 – 66,626 miles
  • 2019 – 63,024 miles
  • 2018 – 54,476 miles
  • 2017 – 47,283 miles
  • 2015 – 41,576 miles
  • 2014 – 38,585 miles
  • 2013 – 32,775 miles
  • 2012 – 27,316 miles
  • 2011 – 19,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,160 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,160 miles (+5,607)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,160 miles
    Test number
    441043170147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass90,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    90,553 miles
    Test number
    419601924495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail90,553 miles (+299)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,553 miles
    Test number
    651454949197
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail90,254 miles (+4,604)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,254 miles
    Test number
    746874990264
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass85,650 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,650 miles
    Test number
    795811065833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer coroded
  6. Fail85,648 miles (+6,028)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,648 miles
    Test number
    241478239097
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer coroded
  7. Pass79,620 miles (+4,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,620 miles
    Test number
    155688555848
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight faded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
  8. Pass75,094 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,094 miles
    Test number
    709916026048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,099 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,099 miles
    Test number
    645722433916
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and near side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded
  10. Fail70,099 miles (+3,473)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,099 miles
    Test number
    949939931316
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and near side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded
  11. Pass66,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,626 miles
    Test number
    116603772764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,625 miles (+3,601)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,625 miles
    Test number
    806740059687
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass63,024 miles (+8,548)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,024 miles
    Test number
    734973564424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,476 miles (+7,193)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    567916084509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,283 miles (+5,707)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,283 miles
    Test number
    850382742526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,576 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,576 miles
    Test number
    967560305104
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail41,576 miles (+2,991)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,576 miles
    Test number
    907340405116
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWasher jet insecure
    • NoteWipers will not turn off
  18. Pass38,585 miles (+5,810)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,585 miles
    Test number
    916661494002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,775 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,775 miles
    Test number
    877876893061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,316 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,316 miles
    Test number
    628568792050
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  21. Pass27,316 miles (+7,973)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,316 miles
    Test number
    638468392058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,343 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,343 miles
    Test number
    117664171466
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  23. Pass19,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,343 miles
    Test number
    865724671057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 SDY

Does LD08 SDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 SDY is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 SDY?
The MOT on LD08 SDY is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 SDY done?
LD08 SDY was recorded at 96,160 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,105 miles a year.
Has LD08 SDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 SDY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 SDY 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 SDY find?
LD08 SDY passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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