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Volkswagen FOX

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 RVEMOT history

LR59 RVE is a black petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 9 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LR59 RVE black Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
146,463 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 RVE
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
9 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 RVE was last recorded at 146,463 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 9,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,243 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,220 miles
Average per year
9,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,463 miles
  • 2025 – 137,243 miles
  • 2024 – 128,135 miles
  • 2023 – 117,256 miles
  • 2022 – 105,067 miles
  • 2021 – 95,720 miles
  • 2020 – 86,997 miles
  • 2019 – 76,585 miles
  • 2018 – 66,648 miles
  • 2017 – 57,190 miles
  • 2016 – 45,387 miles
  • 2015 – 35,720 miles
  • 2014 – 25,957 miles
  • 2013 – 24,359 miles
  • 2012 – 20,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,463 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,463 miles (+9,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,463 miles
    Test number
    752742702826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass137,243 miles (+9,108)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    137,243 miles
    Test number
    992568552070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass128,135 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,135 miles
    Test number
    426089935240
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail128,133 miles (+10,877)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,133 miles
    Test number
    902490292162
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass117,256 miles (+12,189)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,256 miles
    Test number
    954613588470
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass105,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,067 miles
    Test number
    324857677388
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail105,067 miles (+9,347)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,067 miles
    Test number
    156617355306
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable damaged outer cable broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative excess travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass95,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,720 miles
    Test number
    870278712037
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight travel
  9. Fail95,720 miles (+8,723)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,720 miles
    Test number
    562891104677
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight travel
  10. Pass86,997 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    86,997 miles
    Test number
    335374013687
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail86,997 miles (+10,412)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,997 miles
    Test number
    997826425189
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure flexy pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass76,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2020
    Odometer
    76,585 miles
    Test number
    843385539778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,585 miles (+9,937)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,585 miles
    Test number
    274593625551
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass66,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,648 miles
    Test number
    765750384627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,648 miles (+9,458)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,648 miles
    Test number
    906757568092
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass57,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,190 miles
    Test number
    774590830885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,190 miles (+11,803)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,190 miles
    Test number
    501633000509
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass45,387 miles (+9,667)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,387 miles
    Test number
    244679047487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,720 miles
    Test number
    247077325443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,720 miles (+9,763)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,720 miles
    Test number
    428167425155
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass25,957 miles (+1,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,957 miles
    Test number
    797662234154
    • 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)
  22. Pass24,359 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,359 miles
    Test number
    917300743299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,128 miles
    Test number
    638687042284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 RVE

Does LR59 RVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 RVE is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 RVE?
The MOT on LR59 RVE is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 RVE done?
LR59 RVE was recorded at 146,463 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 9,277 miles a year.
Has LR59 RVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 RVE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 RVE 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 RVE find?
LR59 RVE passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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