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Volkswagen FOX

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

S15 LAOMOT history

S15 LAO is a grey petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 14 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 46,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

S15 LAO grey Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
46,320 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 LAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 LAO was last recorded at 46,320 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,320 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,320 miles
  • 2025 – 45,125 miles
  • 2024 – 43,779 miles
  • 2023 – 42,342 miles
  • 2022 – 40,874 miles
  • 2021 – 39,321 miles
  • 2020 – 37,908 miles
  • 2019 – 35,949 miles
  • 2018 – 33,091 miles
  • 2017 – 29,736 miles
  • 2016 – 26,137 miles
  • 2015 – 23,253 miles
  • 2014 – 19,770 miles
  • 2013 – 16,918 miles
  • 2012 – 14,978 miles
  • 2011 – 12,575 miles
  • 2010 – 10,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,320 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,320 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    46,320 miles
    Test number
    930146135866
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail46,320 miles (+1,195)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,320 miles
    Test number
    968704418607
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass45,125 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    45,125 miles
    Test number
    340649056111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Fail45,125 miles (+1,346)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,125 miles
    Test number
    478638584951
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass43,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    43,779 miles
    Test number
    774760124905
    • AdvisoryRear Boot floor and rear axel corroded

  6. Fail43,779 miles (+1,437)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,779 miles
    Test number
    982407701383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot floor and rear axel corroded

  7. Pass42,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,342 miles
    Test number
    290927243301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,342 miles (+1,468)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,342 miles
    Test number
    388468729898
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass40,874 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    40,874 miles
    Test number
    843779410513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    39,321 miles
    Test number
    897895923091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,316 miles (+1,408)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,316 miles
    Test number
    581231105916
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass37,908 miles (+1,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,908 miles
    Test number
    237304124116
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill has damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass35,949 miles (+2,858)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,949 miles
    Test number
    897502833999
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded but not weak

  14. Pass33,091 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,091 miles
    Test number
    925446443382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,736 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,736 miles
    Test number
    306539370006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,725 miles (+3,588)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,725 miles
    Test number
    378423530568
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass26,137 miles (+2,884)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,137 miles
    Test number
    298997283386
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low on outside edge

  18. Pass23,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,253 miles
    Test number
    214690985750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTail gate will not open from outside

  19. Fail23,247 miles (+3,477)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,247 miles
    Test number
    584643437626
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass19,770 miles (+2,852)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,770 miles
    Test number
    107491854296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust clamps rusty

  21. Pass16,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    16,918 miles
    Test number
    776513353268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail16,911 miles (+1,933)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,911 miles
    Test number
    425073853230
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass14,978 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,978 miles
    Test number
    398727652405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,575 miles (+2,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,575 miles
    Test number
    977789541292
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass10,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    10,153 miles
    Test number
    784052950206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 LAO

Does S15 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 LAO is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 LAO?
The MOT on S15 LAO is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 LAO done?
S15 LAO was recorded at 46,320 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 2,258 miles a year.
Has S15 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 LAO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S15 LAO 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 S15 LAO find?
S15 LAO passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust corroded; nearside front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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