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Volkswagen FOX

Yellow · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

LX56 VAFMOT history

LX56 VAF is a yellow petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 6 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LX56 VAF yellow Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
91,928 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 VAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 VAF was last recorded at 91,928 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 3,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,161 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,767 miles
Average per year
4,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,928 miles
  • 2025 – 88,161 miles
  • 2024 – 85,625 miles
  • 2022 – 77,602 miles
  • 2021 – 72,288 miles
  • 2019 – 67,669 miles
  • 2018 – 59,191 miles
  • 2017 – 50,884 miles
  • 2016 – 42,184 miles
  • 2015 – 34,391 miles
  • 2014 – 32,458 miles
  • 2013 – 31,124 miles
  • 2012 – 29,534 miles
  • 2011 – 25,314 miles
  • 2010 – 20,013 miles
  • 2009 – 14,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,928 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,928 miles (+3,767)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    91,928 miles
    Test number
    950469811311
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  2. Pass88,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,161 miles
    Test number
    128146463083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    623444903063
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass85,625 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,625 miles
    Test number
    201116523465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail85,624 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,624 miles
    Test number
    454693465716
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. PassMileage not read2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    857472329083
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. FailMileage not read3 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    928577573621
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass77,602 miles (+5,314)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,602 miles
    Test number
    903748063039
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass72,288 miles (+4,619)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,288 miles
    Test number
    512839733452
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriated - not leaking
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  10. Pass67,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,669 miles
    Test number
    407473303830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,668 miles (+8,477)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,668 miles
    Test number
    809614348517
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,191 miles (+8,307)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,191 miles
    Test number
    783490194443
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass50,884 miles (+8,700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,884 miles
    Test number
    213300191314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,184 miles (+7,793)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,184 miles
    Test number
    198523074678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,391 miles
    Test number
    552717732432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,391 miles (+1,933)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,391 miles
    Test number
    947558301491
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass32,458 miles (+1,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,458 miles
    Test number
    376420114323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass31,124 miles (+1,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,124 miles
    Test number
    789328903391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass29,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,534 miles
    Test number
    237064512387
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Fail29,534 miles (+4,220)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,534 miles
    Test number
    257984712331
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass25,314 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,314 miles
    Test number
    678672511377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    20,013 miles
    Test number
    230814610386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,013 miles (+5,414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,013 miles
    Test number
    694073710368
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass14,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,599 miles
    Test number
    270794059274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail14,597 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,597 miles
    Test number
    393564859228
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LX56 VAF

Does LX56 VAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 VAF is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 VAF?
The MOT on LX56 VAF is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX56 VAF done?
LX56 VAF was recorded at 91,928 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 4,652 miles a year.
Has LX56 VAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 VAF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LX56 VAF 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 LX56 VAF find?
LX56 VAF passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; rear axle beam corroded.

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