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Volkswagen FOX

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

LR08 OOUMOT history

LR08 OOU is a red petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 25 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LR08 OOU red Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
101,509 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OOU was last recorded at 101,509 miles on 8 May 2026, 2,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,874 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,635 miles
Average per year
5,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,509 miles
  • 2025 – 98,874 miles
  • 2024 – 96,266 miles
  • 2023 – 93,618 miles
  • 2022 – 91,321 miles
  • 2021 – 86,645 miles
  • 2020 – 83,261 miles
  • 2019 – 82,782 miles
  • 2018 – 82,031 miles
  • 2017 – 74,489 miles
  • 2016 – 64,532 miles
  • 2015 – 55,884 miles
  • 2014 – 47,040 miles
  • 2013 – 37,237 miles
  • 2012 – 30,870 miles
  • 2011 – 24,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,509 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,509 miles (+2,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    101,509 miles
    Test number
    450654039022
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass98,874 miles (+2,608)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,874 miles
    Test number
    452010876872
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge
  3. Pass96,266 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    96,266 miles
    Test number
    735880764228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Fail96,264 miles (+2,646)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,264 miles
    Test number
    211446125129
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass93,618 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,618 miles
    Test number
    778979481118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,321 miles
    Test number
    151500336804
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail91,321 miles (+4,676)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,321 miles
    Test number
    358927709691
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass86,645 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    86,645 miles
    Test number
    833825984262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,641 miles (+3,380)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,641 miles
    Test number
    371294609634
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass83,261 miles (+479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    83,261 miles
    Test number
    267230573283
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass82,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    82,782 miles
    Test number
    441372381610
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Fail82,782 miles (+751)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,782 miles
    Test number
    402500255472
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass82,031 miles (+7,542)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,031 miles
    Test number
    650307495504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,489 miles
    Test number
    941901806475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,489 miles (+9,957)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,489 miles
    Test number
    326739628288
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass64,532 miles (+8,648)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,532 miles
    Test number
    340097427727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,884 miles (+8,844)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,884 miles
    Test number
    726604115109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,040 miles (+9,803)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,040 miles
    Test number
    937023614146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,237 miles (+6,367)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,237 miles
    Test number
    137945793057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,870 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,870 miles
    Test number
    288510912426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,741 miles
    Test number
    526249901161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OOU

Does LR08 OOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OOU is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OOU?
The MOT on LR08 OOU is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 OOU done?
LR08 OOU was recorded at 101,509 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,100 miles a year.
Has LR08 OOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OOU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 OOU 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 LR08 OOU find?
LR08 OOU passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both.

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