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Volkswagen FOX

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

LS55 SDBMOT history

LS55 SDB is a black petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 28 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LS55 SDB black Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,718 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 SDB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 SDB was last recorded at 100,718 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2015: 14,679 miles, lower than 16,880 miles on 4 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,702 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
6,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,718 miles
  • 2025 – 97,523 miles
  • 2024 – 87,449 miles
  • 2023 – 77,736 miles
  • 2022 – 68,037 miles
  • 2021 – 60,014 miles
  • 2020 – 55,176 miles
  • 2019 – 46,859 miles
  • 2018 – 38,398 miles
  • 2017 – 30,255 miles
  • 2015 – 20,304 miles
  • 2014 – 16,880 miles
  • 2013 – 14,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,718 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @centre pipe mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,718 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,718 miles
    Test number
    285676518921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,702 miles (+3,179)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,702 miles
    Test number
    966283288134
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached Strut to hub bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,523 miles (+192)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,523 miles
    Test number
    144556834594
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @centre pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail97,331 miles (+9,882)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,331 miles
    Test number
    630221750916
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @centre pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass87,449 miles (+179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,449 miles
    Test number
    177063639822
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail87,270 miles (+9,534)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,270 miles
    Test number
    606343846170
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass77,736 miles (+173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,736 miles
    Test number
    606773445194
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ tail pipe union (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail77,563 miles (+9,526)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,563 miles
    Test number
    521119347115
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ tail pipe union (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge- (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp unit top bolt mount damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass68,037 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,037 miles
    Test number
    871815481245
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail68,035 miles (+8,021)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,035 miles
    Test number
    357283992974
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass60,014 miles (+4,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,014 miles
    Test number
    193741033720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass55,176 miles (+120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,176 miles
    Test number
    383902808124
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail55,056 miles (+8,197)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,056 miles
    Test number
    980661810687
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass46,859 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,859 miles
    Test number
    165884142326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,857 miles (+8,459)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,857 miles
    Test number
    279051705040
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pip (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass38,398 miles (+8,143)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,398 miles
    Test number
    134028352239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,255 miles (+9,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,255 miles
    Test number
    124345687439
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and inner wheel arch liners fitted

  18. Pass20,304 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    20,304 miles
    Test number
    724151981017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,003 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,003 miles
    Test number
    255042775045
    • NoteBoth front tyre outer sidewalls cracked / perrished

  20. Fail14,679 miles (-2,201)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,679 miles
    Test number
    249852475044
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyre outer sidewalls cracked / perrished

  21. Pass16,880 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,880 miles
    Test number
    555473264045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,840 miles
    Test number
    296083673000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,840 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,840 miles
    Test number
    659343673066
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS55 SDB

Does LS55 SDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 SDB is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 SDB?
The MOT on LS55 SDB is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 SDB done?
LS55 SDB was recorded at 100,718 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,658 miles a year.
Has LS55 SDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 SDB has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 SDB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 SDB find?
LS55 SDB passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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