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Volkswagen FOX

Yellow · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

V40 TBCMOT history

V40 TBC is a yellow petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 4 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 62,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

V40 TBC yellow Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
62,975 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 TBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
4 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 TBC was last recorded at 62,975 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 3,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,431 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,544 miles
Average per year
2,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,975 miles
  • 2025 – 59,431 miles
  • 2024 – 56,509 miles
  • 2023 – 54,271 miles
  • 2022 – 52,611 miles
  • 2021 – 50,596 miles
  • 2020 – 49,025 miles
  • 2019 – 47,333 miles
  • 2018 – 45,363 miles
  • 2017 – 43,568 miles
  • 2016 – 41,940 miles
  • 2015 – 37,898 miles
  • 2014 – 32,323 miles
  • 2013 – 24,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,975 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryDisplaying a additional rear number plate in rear window

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,975 miles (+3,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    62,975 miles
    Test number
    745871220655
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDisplaying a additional rear number plate in rear window
  2. Pass59,431 miles (+2,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    59,431 miles
    Test number
    106402003479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass56,509 miles (+2,238)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,509 miles
    Test number
    837403949234
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass54,271 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    54,271 miles
    Test number
    862429677922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,611 miles (+2,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,611 miles
    Test number
    149610173503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass50,596 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,596 miles
    Test number
    846525642958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,025 miles (+1,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,025 miles
    Test number
    397454423142
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded
  8. Pass47,333 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,333 miles
    Test number
    835399455355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,363 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,363 miles
    Test number
    215814983313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,568 miles (+1,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,568 miles
    Test number
    869730474299
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers and bump stops perishing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Pass41,940 miles (+4,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,940 miles
    Test number
    918602396695
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryItems moved from drivers view
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  12. Pass37,898 miles (+5,575)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,898 miles
    Test number
    447220755080
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber bump stop worn.
  13. Pass32,323 miles (+7,812)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    32,323 miles
    Test number
    795100954039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,511 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,511 miles
    Test number
    138437753089
    • NoteFRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK
  15. Fail24,511 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,511 miles
    Test number
    509507253053
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteFRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK

Questions about V40 TBC

Does V40 TBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 TBC is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 TBC?
The MOT on V40 TBC is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 TBC done?
V40 TBC was recorded at 62,975 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 2,973 miles a year.
Has V40 TBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 TBC has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2013.
Has the mileage on V40 TBC 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 V40 TBC find?
V40 TBC passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from interior mirror; displaying a additional rear number plate in rear window.

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