Volkswagen FOX
Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
LR55 ELLMOT history
LR55 ELL is a grey petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 6 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,610 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 113,610 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,124 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 ELL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- FOX
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 6 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 ELL was last recorded at 113,610 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 6,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 106,705 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,905 miles
- Average per year
- 8,124 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,610 miles
- 2025 – 106,705 miles
- 2024 – 100,605 miles
- 2023 – 93,567 miles
- 2022 – 88,415 miles
- 2021 – 80,432 miles
- 2020 – 75,346 miles
- 2019 – 63,713 miles
- 2018 – 51,121 miles
- 2017 – 38,086 miles
- 2015 – 29,565 miles
- 2014 – 16,764 miles
- 2013 – 7,701 miles
- 2012 – 5,842 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,610 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,610 miles (+6,905)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 113,610 miles
- Test number
- 856576521979
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass106,705 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 106,705 miles
- Test number
- 636230452342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,705 miles (+6,100)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,705 miles
- Test number
- 205530024531
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Nearside and Offside. (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass100,605 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 100,605 miles
- Test number
- 303247863422
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside inner edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Fail100,603 miles (+7,036)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,603 miles
- Test number
- 486981152606
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall 185/60R14 82H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex broken. (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside inner edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,567 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 93,567 miles
- Test number
- 922634710332
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,567 miles (+5,152)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,567 miles
- Test number
- 263653502637
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,415 miles (+205)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 88,415 miles
- Test number
- 326860486407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,210 miles (+7,778)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,210 miles
- Test number
- 148150506088
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass80,432 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 80,432 miles
- Test number
- 117766808448
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail80,432 miles (+5,086)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,432 miles
- Test number
- 750451955377
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryN/S Door Pin Worn Or Loose
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass75,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 75,346 miles
- Test number
- 526427940586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,346 miles (+11,633)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,346 miles
- Test number
- 977847657606
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Pass63,713 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 63,713 miles
- Test number
- 101162438127
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail63,713 miles (+12,592)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,713 miles
- Test number
- 554657416449
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass51,121 miles (+13,035)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 51,121 miles
- Test number
- 101770074748
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracks on outer wall
Pass38,086 miles (+8,521)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 38,086 miles
- Test number
- 645358952735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,565 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 29,565 miles
- Test number
- 377910870572
- AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted
Fail29,565 miles (+12,801)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,565 miles
- Test number
- 803456806839
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted
Pass16,764 miles (+9,063)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 16,764 miles
- Test number
- 378949004354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,701 miles (+1,859)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 7,701 miles
- Test number
- 766433323391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 5,842 miles
- Test number
- 327467712302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 ELL
- Does LR55 ELL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 ELL is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 ELL?
- The MOT on LR55 ELL is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 ELL done?
- LR55 ELL was recorded at 113,610 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 8,124 miles a year.
- Has LR55 ELL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 ELL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR55 ELL 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 LR55 ELL find?
- LR55 ELL passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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