
Volkswagen FOX
Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
S12 FTSMOT history
S12 FTS is a red petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 27 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,725 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 66,725 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,393 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 FTS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- FOX
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 FTS was last recorded at 66,725 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 66,725 miles · 16 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,393 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,725 miles
- 2025 – 61,740 miles
- 2024 – 60,189 miles
- 2023 – 56,208 miles
- 2022 – 52,207 miles
- 2021 – 49,044 miles
- 2020 – 45,189 miles
- 2019 – 42,386 miles
- 2018 – 37,656 miles
- 2017 – 32,813 miles
- 2016 – 28,601 miles
- 2015 – 25,422 miles
- 2014 – 23,200 miles
- 2013 – 21,671 miles
- 2012 – 18,647 miles
- 2011 – 15,787 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 66,725 miles
- Test number
- 377794504879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,725 miles (+4,985)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,725 miles
- Test number
- 242805286379
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel filler Hose ( clip missing) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Pass61,740 miles (+1,551)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 61,740 miles
- Test number
- 172397204968
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass60,189 miles (+11)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 60,189 miles
- Test number
- 265440449796
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail60,178 miles (+3,970)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,178 miles
- Test number
- 434940245894
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass56,208 miles (+4,001)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 56,208 miles
- Test number
- 469930126699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,207 miles (+41)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 52,207 miles
- Test number
- 470350858901
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail52,166 miles (+3,122)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,166 miles
- Test number
- 804163126137
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass49,044 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 49,044 miles
- Test number
- 513513536129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderneath of Vehicle Undersealed
Fail49,044 miles (+3,855)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,044 miles
- Test number
- 142179977511
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderneath of Vehicle Undersealed
Pass45,189 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 45,189 miles
- Test number
- 188216299093
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail45,186 miles (+2,800)1 dangerous6 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,186 miles
- Test number
- 907090732344
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested Due to leak Failed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass42,386 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 42,386 miles
- Test number
- 351367107250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail42,386 miles (+4,730)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,386 miles
- Test number
- 260397423477
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass37,656 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 37,656 miles
- Test number
- 180057449365
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail37,656 miles (+4,843)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,656 miles
- Test number
- 670622881972
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre section join (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass32,813 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 32,813 miles
- Test number
- 788509019797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,808 miles (+4,207)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,808 miles
- Test number
- 414320321088
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass28,601 miles (+3,179)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 28,601 miles
- Test number
- 887130279658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,422 miles (+2,222)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 25,422 miles
- Test number
- 920327255030
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex and rear joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face ridged (3.5.1i)
Pass23,200 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 23,200 miles
- Test number
- 469737214360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,200 miles (+1,529)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,200 miles
- Test number
- 207225814355
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,671 miles (+3,024)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 21,671 miles
- Test number
- 739166413345
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass18,647 miles (+2,860)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 18,647 miles
- Test number
- 525856222319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,787 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 15,787 miles
- Test number
- 586252691200
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about S12 FTS
- Does S12 FTS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 FTS is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 FTS?
- The MOT on S12 FTS is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 FTS done?
- S12 FTS was recorded at 66,725 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 3,393 miles a year.
- Has S12 FTS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 FTS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on S12 FTS 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 S12 FTS find?
- S12 FTS passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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