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Volkswagen FOX

Yellow · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

LR59 YWBMOT history

LR59 YWB is a yellow petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

LR59 YWB yellow Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
57,792 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YWB
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
21 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR59 YWB was last recorded at 57,792 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 7,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,739 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,053 miles
Average per year
3,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,792 miles
  • 2025 – 50,739 miles
  • 2024 – 45,933 miles
  • 2023 – 41,616 miles
  • 2022 – 38,936 miles
  • 2021 – 34,376 miles
  • 2020 – 30,135 miles
  • 2019 – 21,337 miles
  • 2018 – 21,245 miles
  • 2017 – 21,051 miles
  • 2016 – 18,998 miles
  • 2015 – 16,805 miles
  • 2014 – 14,746 miles
  • 2013 – 12,028 miles
  • 2012 – 9,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail57,792 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts in tread, not too cords. Perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail57,792 miles (+7,053)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,792 miles
    Test number
    948024242267
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass50,739 miles (+4,806)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    50,739 miles
    Test number
    311167144664
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass45,933 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    45,933 miles
    Test number
    529059653312
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail45,933 miles (+4,317)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,933 miles
    Test number
    869538010235
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass41,616 miles (+2,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    41,616 miles
    Test number
    800827507069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass38,936 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    38,936 miles
    Test number
    992821600111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts in tread, not too cords. Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail38,933 miles (+4,557)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,933 miles
    Test number
    826374409733
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts in tread, not too cords. Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass34,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    34,376 miles
    Test number
    305921410111
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Fail34,376 miles (+4,241)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,376 miles
    Test number
    110279554086
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass30,135 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    30,135 miles
    Test number
    435791499269
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail30,135 miles (+1,659)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,135 miles
    Test number
    927948816037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass28,476 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,476 miles
    Test number
    108835534052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,337 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    21,337 miles
    Test number
    292867405580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,245 miles (+194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    21,245 miles
    Test number
    185411626307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass21,051 miles (+2,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    21,051 miles
    Test number
    405671356511
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on the outer shoulder

  16. Pass18,998 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,998 miles
    Test number
    454049299015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,805 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    16,805 miles
    Test number
    371888126619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,746 miles (+2,718)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    14,746 miles
    Test number
    108612464206
    • NoteNSF tyre wearing low from both edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass12,028 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    12,028 miles
    Test number
    609541563296
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail12,028 miles (+2,661)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,028 miles
    Test number
    747521463274
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass9,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,367 miles
    Test number
    186244162240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail9,367 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,367 miles
    Test number
    417993962237
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Questions about LR59 YWB

Does LR59 YWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 YWB expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YWB?
The MOT on LR59 YWB expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 YWB done?
LR59 YWB was recorded at 57,792 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 3,518 miles a year.
Has LR59 YWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YWB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 YWB 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 YWB find?
LR59 YWB failed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 6 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 7 more.

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