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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.

S12 FTS red Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass66,725 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass66,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    377794504879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass56,208 miles (+4,001)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,208 miles
    Test number
    469930126699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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))
  16. 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))
  17. Pass32,813 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,813 miles
    Test number
    788509019797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass28,601 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,601 miles
    Test number
    887130279658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass23,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    23,200 miles
    Test number
    469737214360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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
  24. Pass18,647 miles (+2,860)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,647 miles
    Test number
    525856222319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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