Volkswagen FOX
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc
W18 MALMOT history
W18 MAL is a black petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 18 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 82,639 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 82,639 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,461 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 MAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- FOX
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 18 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 MAL was last recorded at 82,639 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 82,634 miles · 3 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 4,461 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,639 miles
- 2025 – 81,952 miles
- 2024 – 80,677 miles
- 2023 – 77,408 miles
- 2022 – 72,100 miles
- 2021 – 67,840 miles
- 2020 – 64,367 miles
- 2019 – 58,716 miles
- 2018 – 53,165 miles
- 2017 – 47,263 miles
- 2016 – 36,825 miles
- 2015 – 28,754 miles
- 2014 – 20,917 miles
- 2013 – 12,863 miles
- 2012 – 11,949 miles
- 2011 – 10,615 miles
- 2010 – 9,232 miles
- 2009 – 7,199 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,639 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryO/s/r light damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,639 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 82,639 miles
- Test number
- 438947066526
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/r light damage
Fail82,634 miles (+682)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,634 miles
- Test number
- 754276745274
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened from spring breaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/r light damage
Pass81,952 miles (+1,275)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 81,952 miles
- Test number
- 752647286416
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass80,677 miles (+3,269)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 80,677 miles
- Test number
- 393067014599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,408 miles (+5,308)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 77,408 miles
- Test number
- 840589476050
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp slightly damaged on side
Pass72,100 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 72,100 miles
- Test number
- 681080352414
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail72,100 miles (+4,260)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,100 miles
- Test number
- 649443938152
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass67,840 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 67,840 miles
- Test number
- 309050769636
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail67,840 miles (+3,473)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,840 miles
- Test number
- 496316546626
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass64,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 64,367 miles
- Test number
- 629750914018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,367 miles (+5,651)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,367 miles
- Test number
- 794761650177
- Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass58,716 miles (+5,551)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 58,716 miles
- Test number
- 371255186503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,165 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 53,165 miles
- Test number
- 925147502234
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail53,165 miles (+5,902)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,165 miles
- Test number
- 615946624829
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass47,263 miles (+10,438)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 47,263 miles
- Test number
- 787286848059
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass36,825 miles (+8,071)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 36,825 miles
- Test number
- 129125708506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,754 miles (+7,837)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 28,754 miles
- Test number
- 259376865128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,917 miles (+8,054)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 20,917 miles
- Test number
- 106589164165
- NoteN/s/f wheel bent.
- NoteTyres perrished and cracked.
- NoteWipers smearing.
Pass12,863 miles (+914)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 12,863 miles
- Test number
- 269086673191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,949 miles (+1,334)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 11,949 miles
- Test number
- 199886582110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,615 miles (+1,383)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 10,615 miles
- Test number
- 298818171199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,232 miles (+2,033)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 9,232 miles
- Test number
- 291451780135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,199 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 7,199 miles
- Test number
- 320227589196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,199 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,199 miles
- Test number
- 801367389191
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about W18 MAL
- Does W18 MAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 MAL is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W18 MAL?
- The MOT on W18 MAL is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W18 MAL done?
- W18 MAL was recorded at 82,639 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 4,461 miles a year.
- Has W18 MAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 MAL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on W18 MAL 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 W18 MAL find?
- W18 MAL passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s; o/s/r light damage.
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