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Volkswagen FOX

Yellow · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 RTXMOT history

LR59 RTX is a yellow petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 12 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LR59 RTX yellow Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,860 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 RTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 RTX was last recorded at 81,860 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 9,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,741 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,119 miles
Average per year
4,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,860 miles
  • 2025 – 72,741 miles
  • 2024 – 61,773 miles
  • 2023 – 58,463 miles
  • 2022 – 53,255 miles
  • 2020 – 47,053 miles
  • 2019 – 41,295 miles
  • 2018 – 38,161 miles
  • 2017 – 35,529 miles
  • 2016 – 31,623 miles
  • 2015 – 26,953 miles
  • 2013 – 21,262 miles
  • 2012 – 16,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,860 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bushes. Both, offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Mist of oil near sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,860 miles (+9,119)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,860 miles
    Test number
    507791953185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,741 miles (+10,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,741 miles
    Test number
    900411683600
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass61,773 miles (+3,310)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,773 miles
    Test number
    342866773439
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass58,463 miles (+5,208)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,463 miles
    Test number
    426636961281
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass53,255 miles (+6,202)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,255 miles
    Test number
    187757541072
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides; Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides; Parking brake travel slightly high (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass47,053 miles (+5,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,053 miles
    Test number
    499203105285
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass41,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,295 miles
    Test number
    129043734100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail41,295 miles (+3,134)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,295 miles
    Test number
    145943201771
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass38,161 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,161 miles
    Test number
    345795240012
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bushes. Both, offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryMist of oil near sump
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Fail38,159 miles (+2,630)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,159 miles
    Test number
    619098871111
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/R14 - 82H (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bushes. Both, offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryMist of oil near sump
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Pass35,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,529 miles
    Test number
    599242244650
    • AdvisoryEngine Has Misting of Oil
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail35,529 miles (+3,906)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,529 miles
    Test number
    473219176103
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine Has Misting of Oil
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass31,623 miles (+4,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,623 miles
    Test number
    485669509318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass26,953 miles (+5,691)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,953 miles
    Test number
    369937015005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,262 miles (+4,981)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    21,262 miles
    Test number
    159647823379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    16,281 miles
    Test number
    139073332386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 RTX

Does LR59 RTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 RTX is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 RTX?
The MOT on LR59 RTX is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 RTX done?
LR59 RTX was recorded at 81,860 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,943 miles a year.
Has LR59 RTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 RTX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LR59 RTX 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 LR59 RTX find?
LR59 RTX passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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