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Volkswagen FOX

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

S12 TYLMOT history

S12 TYL is a silver petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 16 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 94,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

S12 TYL silver Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,160 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 TYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 TYL was last recorded at 94,160 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 2,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,132 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,028 miles
Average per year
5,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,160 miles
  • 2024 – 92,132 miles
  • 2023 – 86,435 miles
  • 2022 – 77,006 miles
  • 2021 – 68,901 miles
  • 2020 – 60,986 miles
  • 2018 – 58,215 miles
  • 2017 – 50,386 miles
  • 2016 – 41,817 miles
  • 2015 – 33,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,160 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,160 miles (+2,028)4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,160 miles
    Test number
    455034429723
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,132 miles (+5,697)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,132 miles
    Test number
    800035717223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,435 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,435 miles
    Test number
    339613547474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail86,428 miles (+9,422)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,428 miles
    Test number
    832000309153
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass77,006 miles (+8,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,006 miles
    Test number
    947551548714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,901 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,901 miles
    Test number
    328677496026
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail68,901 miles (+5,404)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,901 miles
    Test number
    477068324175
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass63,497 miles (+2,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,497 miles
    Test number
    596550696201
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass60,986 miles (+2,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,986 miles
    Test number
    255880291974
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass58,215 miles (+7,829)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,215 miles
    Test number
    942030775021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,386 miles
    Test number
    257931057649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,384 miles (+8,567)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,384 miles
    Test number
    973586571317
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass41,817 miles (+8,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,817 miles
    Test number
    858281555955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass33,812 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,812 miles
    Test number
    765596552297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs badly corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Font wishbone rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumpstop broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumpstop broken.

Questions about S12 TYL

Does S12 TYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 TYL is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 TYL?
The MOT on S12 TYL is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 TYL done?
S12 TYL was recorded at 94,160 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,927 miles a year.
Has S12 TYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 TYL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 TYL 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 TYL find?
S12 TYL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 4 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 12 more.

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