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Volkswagen FOX

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

T40 MHWMOT history

T40 MHW is a black petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 10 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
102,471 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 MHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 MHW was last recorded at 102,471 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,451 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,471 miles
  • 2024 – 95,478 miles
  • 2023 – 86,547 miles
  • 2022 – 77,260 miles
  • 2021 – 74,794 miles
  • 2020 – 71,053 miles
  • 2019 – 67,116 miles
  • 2018 – 59,465 miles
  • 2017 – 58,088 miles
  • 2016 – 55,094 miles
  • 2015 – 47,986 miles
  • 2014 – 43,653 miles
  • 2013 – 38,992 miles
  • 2012 – 37,475 miles
  • 2011 – 33,614 miles
  • 2010 – 31,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,471 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust system rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,471 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,471 miles
    Test number
    208350570833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,451 miles (+6,973)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,451 miles
    Test number
    365363144566
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass95,478 miles (+8,931)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,478 miles
    Test number
    902657358405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,547 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,547 miles
    Test number
    807955943309
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail86,547 miles (+9,287)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,547 miles
    Test number
    656224241105
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,260 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,260 miles
    Test number
    140869001104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,794 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,794 miles
    Test number
    682361224491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    245185269251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail71,053 miles (+3,937)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    462327538969
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass67,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,116 miles
    Test number
    577294160133
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  11. Fail67,116 miles (+7,651)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,116 miles
    Test number
    979360354996
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  12. Pass59,465 miles (+1,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,465 miles
    Test number
    959526939054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/f cv gaitor deteriorated

  13. Pass58,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,088 miles
    Test number
    960214000161
    • AdvisoryN/s and O/s front lower arm rear bushes split allowing slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split and leaking (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail58,087 miles (+2,993)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,087 miles
    Test number
    982037076666
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section flex pipe fractured (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure broken rivet (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s and O/s front lower arm rear bushes split allowing slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split and leaking (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass55,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,094 miles
    Test number
    298314436884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,094 miles (+7,108)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,094 miles
    Test number
    474350537554
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread low on edges

  17. Pass47,986 miles (+4,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,986 miles
    Test number
    267695705489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass43,653 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,653 miles
    Test number
    959235194061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,992 miles (+1,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,992 miles
    Test number
    676657703160
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass37,475 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,475 miles
    Test number
    466258002108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,614 miles (+2,512)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,614 miles
    Test number
    397479751134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low

  22. Pass31,102 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,102 miles
    Test number
    633882360102
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres getting low

  23. Fail31,102 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,102 miles
    Test number
    923912560197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres getting low

Questions about T40 MHW

Does T40 MHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 MHW expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 MHW?
The MOT on T40 MHW expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 MHW done?
T40 MHW was recorded at 102,471 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 4,705 miles a year.
Has T40 MHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 MHW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 MHW 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 T40 MHW find?
T40 MHW passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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