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Volkswagen FOX

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

S24 JABMOT history

S24 JAB is a red petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 37,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

S24 JAB red Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
37,982 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S24 JAB
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
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S24 JAB was last recorded at 37,982 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,980 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,982 miles
  • 2024 – 36,744 miles
  • 2023 – 35,436 miles
  • 2022 – 33,954 miles
  • 2021 – 32,539 miles
  • 2020 – 31,354 miles
  • 2019 – 30,299 miles
  • 2018 – 27,807 miles
  • 2017 – 24,585 miles
  • 2016 – 20,956 miles
  • 2015 – 18,619 miles
  • 2014 – 16,515 miles
  • 2013 – 13,584 miles
  • 2012 – 10,754 miles
  • 2011 – 8,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,982 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes along chassis leg, require monitoring (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking, require monitoring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,982 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    37,982 miles
    Test number
    825852664095
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes along chassis leg, require monitoring (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking, require monitoring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail37,980 miles (+1,236)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,980 miles
    Test number
    481742960111
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked/split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked/split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes along chassis leg, require monitoring (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking, require monitoring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass36,744 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    36,744 miles
    Test number
    482314113986
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve joint corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, devoid of tread inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes along chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking , require monitoring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail36,744 miles (+1,308)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,744 miles
    Test number
    356558160973
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve joint corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, devoid of tread inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes along chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking , require monitoring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass35,436 miles (+1,482)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    35,436 miles
    Test number
    669887783501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have cracking in tread and on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber casings corroded

  6. Pass33,954 miles (+1,415)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    33,954 miles
    Test number
    845821875523
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, also wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides, bushes splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers both sides corroded

  7. Pass32,539 miles (+1,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    32,539 miles
    Test number
    917112740916
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass31,354 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    31,354 miles
    Test number
    913815459863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail31,353 miles (+1,054)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,353 miles
    Test number
    611534944447
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass30,299 miles (+2,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,299 miles
    Test number
    822361247580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass27,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    27,807 miles
    Test number
    301110056641
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail27,807 miles (+3,222)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,807 miles
    Test number
    930445619500
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass24,585 miles (+3,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,585 miles
    Test number
    663373794222
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  14. Pass20,956 miles (+2,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    20,956 miles
    Test number
    431118969699
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  15. Pass18,619 miles (+2,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,619 miles
    Test number
    124038004413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass16,515 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    16,515 miles
    Test number
    506668504367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,584 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    13,584 miles
    Test number
    438815913309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,713 miles (+1,959)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,713 miles
    Test number
    878143463019
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass10,754 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    10,754 miles
    Test number
    308415552023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    8,274 miles
    Test number
    376564371040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S24 JAB

Does S24 JAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S24 JAB is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S24 JAB?
The MOT on S24 JAB is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S24 JAB done?
S24 JAB was recorded at 37,982 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 2,019 miles a year.
Has S24 JAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S24 JAB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S24 JAB 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 S24 JAB find?
S24 JAB passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at calipers; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 6 more.

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