Volkswagen FOX
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc
LS56 ZTYMOT history
LS56 ZTY is a black petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 19 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,962 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 69,962 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,256 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 ZTY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- FOX
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 19 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 ZTY was last recorded at 69,962 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 69,913 miles · 11 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 49 miles
- Average per year
- 4,256 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 69,962 miles
- 2021 – 60,869 miles
- 2020 – 60,565 miles
- 2019 – 58,976 miles
- 2018 – 56,895 miles
- 2017 – 53,901 miles
- 2016 – 50,111 miles
- 2015 – 46,042 miles
- 2014 – 41,530 miles
- 2013 – 37,584 miles
- 2012 – 32,542 miles
- 2011 – 27,921 miles
- 2010 – 22,254 miles
- 2009 – 14,901 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and blowing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 312923772567
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 885437099054
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PassMileage not read1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 392164537949
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
FailMileage not read2 major1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 866582516850
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
FailMileage not read8 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 832582578792
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi defective (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units clouded (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 172399571354
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
Pass69,962 miles (+49)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 69,962 miles
- Test number
- 950566162985
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail69,913 miles (+9,044)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,913 miles
- Test number
- 142076482116
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass60,869 miles (+304)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 60,869 miles
- Test number
- 107176882156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,565 miles (+1,589)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 60,565 miles
- Test number
- 694423482079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,976 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 58,976 miles
- Test number
- 921917931424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,976 miles (+2,081)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,976 miles
- Test number
- 611168391769
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass56,895 miles (+2,994)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 56,895 miles
- Test number
- 653003291423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,901 miles (+3,790)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 53,901 miles
- Test number
- 870878980045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking from age and chunks missing on the outer wall due to curbing (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking from age and chunks missing on the outer wall due to curbing (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,111 miles (+4,069)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 50,111 miles
- Test number
- 255265310193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,042 miles (+4,512)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 46,042 miles
- Test number
- 126395822547
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass41,530 miles (+3,946)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 41,530 miles
- Test number
- 689891504312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,584 miles (+5,042)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 37,584 miles
- Test number
- 588769323375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,542 miles (+4,621)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 32,542 miles
- Test number
- 158784732395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,921 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 27,921 miles
- Test number
- 465332541409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,921 miles (+5,667)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,921 miles
- Test number
- 427581841369
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass22,254 miles (+7,353)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 22,254 miles
- Test number
- 813013030324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 14,901 miles
- Test number
- 653088019208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 ZTY
- Does LS56 ZTY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 ZTY is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 ZTY?
- The MOT on LS56 ZTY is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS56 ZTY done?
- LS56 ZTY was recorded at 69,962 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 4,256 miles a year.
- Has LS56 ZTY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 ZTY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS56 ZTY 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 LS56 ZTY find?
- LS56 ZTY passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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