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Volkswagen FOX

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR09 SWNMOT history

LR09 SWN is a black petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 65,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LR09 SWN black Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
65,392 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 SWN
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
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 SWN was last recorded at 65,392 miles on 12 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,392 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,392 miles
  • 2025 – 63,638 miles
  • 2024 – 60,419 miles
  • 2023 – 57,555 miles
  • 2022 – 54,506 miles
  • 2021 – 51,015 miles
  • 2020 – 45,738 miles
  • 2019 – 40,325 miles
  • 2018 – 37,222 miles
  • 2017 – 33,479 miles
  • 2016 – 30,273 miles
  • 2015 – 24,851 miles
  • 2014 – 19,119 miles
  • 2013 – 6,241 miles
  • 2012 – 4,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,392 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTrays and covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,392 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    65,392 miles
    Test number
    424385448411
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  2. Fail65,392 miles (+1,754)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,392 miles
    Test number
    154698952159
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  3. Pass63,638 miles (+3,219)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    63,638 miles
    Test number
    382616455589
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,419 miles (+2,864)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    60,419 miles
    Test number
    262603955747
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass57,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    57,555 miles
    Test number
    754331824559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail57,555 miles (+3,049)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,555 miles
    Test number
    501907825832
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass54,506 miles (+3,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    54,506 miles
    Test number
    528620339369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND NEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass51,015 miles (+5,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,015 miles
    Test number
    505291788094
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass45,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    45,738 miles
    Test number
    836631875559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail45,738 miles (+5,413)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,738 miles
    Test number
    384055773624
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass40,325 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    40,325 miles
    Test number
    871388411722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,222 miles
    Test number
    803313455150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail37,222 miles (+3,743)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,222 miles
    Test number
    857701468242
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass33,479 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,479 miles
    Test number
    337194689198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,474 miles (+3,201)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,474 miles
    Test number
    639931523616
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass30,273 miles (+5,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,273 miles
    Test number
    295545722805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tyre wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass24,851 miles (+5,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,851 miles
    Test number
    446411145125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass19,119 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    19,119 miles
    Test number
    119298744100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,111 miles (+12,870)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,111 miles
    Test number
    238667144454
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass6,241 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    6,241 miles
    Test number
    769370783059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    4,476 miles
    Test number
    186498992015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 SWN

Does LR09 SWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 SWN is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 SWN?
The MOT on LR09 SWN is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 SWN done?
LR09 SWN was recorded at 65,392 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,322 miles a year.
Has LR09 SWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 SWN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 SWN 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 LR09 SWN find?
LR09 SWN passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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