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Volkswagen FOX

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 USLMOT history

LR59 USL is a grey petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 122,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

LR59 USL grey Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
122,234 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 USL
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
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 USL was last recorded at 122,234 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 7,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,279 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,955 miles
Average per year
7,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,234 miles
  • 2024 – 114,279 miles
  • 2023 – 106,830 miles
  • 2022 – 98,134 miles
  • 2021 – 88,836 miles
  • 2020 – 80,872 miles
  • 2019 – 74,389 miles
  • 2018 – 66,601 miles
  • 2017 – 57,274 miles
  • 2016 – 48,932 miles
  • 2015 – 48,478 miles
  • 2014 – 41,572 miles
  • 2013 – 31,954 miles
  • 2012 – 23,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,234 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,234 miles (+7,955)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,234 miles
    Test number
    155862534539
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass114,279 miles (+7,449)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,279 miles
    Test number
    834478323709
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes need attention effort just met

  3. Pass106,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,830 miles
    Test number
    371732739949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,830 miles (+8,696)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,830 miles
    Test number
    799319940379
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass98,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,134 miles
    Test number
    233742704446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail98,134 miles (+9,298)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,134 miles
    Test number
    974570022792
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,836 miles (+7,964)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,836 miles
    Test number
    190168618376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,872 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,872 miles
    Test number
    411617298227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,389 miles (+7,788)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,389 miles
    Test number
    845397225337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,601 miles
    Test number
    546102975953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,601 miles (+9,327)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,601 miles
    Test number
    807067307437
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass57,274 miles (+8,342)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,274 miles
    Test number
    331497299175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,932 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    875055289016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,478 miles (+6,906)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,478 miles
    Test number
    898463931120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,572 miles
    Test number
    236088564215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,572 miles (+9,618)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,572 miles
    Test number
    377758564231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass31,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,954 miles
    Test number
    377173553427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,954 miles (+8,525)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,954 miles
    Test number
    256192953293
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass23,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,429 miles
    Test number
    307662172440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 USL

Does LR59 USL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 USL is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR59 USL?
The MOT on LR59 USL is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 USL done?
LR59 USL was recorded at 122,234 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 7,559 miles a year.
Has LR59 USL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 USL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR59 USL 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 USL find?
LR59 USL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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