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Volkswagen FOX

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

W24 MATMOT history

W24 MAT is a grey petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 22 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

W24 MAT grey Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,135 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W24 MAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W24 MAT was last recorded at 133,135 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 3,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,942 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,193 miles
Average per year
7,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,135 miles
  • 2025 – 129,942 miles
  • 2024 – 126,793 miles
  • 2023 – 117,528 miles
  • 2022 – 100,279 miles
  • 2021 – 79,973 miles
  • 2020 – 73,503 miles
  • 2019 – 66,664 miles
  • 2018 – 58,403 miles
  • 2017 – 51,055 miles
  • 2016 – 45,577 miles
  • 2015 – 40,234 miles
  • 2014 – 33,953 miles
  • 2013 – 28,796 miles
  • 2012 – 22,168 miles
  • 2011 – 15,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,135 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,135 miles (+3,193)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,135 miles
    Test number
    585150415624
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,942 miles (+3,149)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,942 miles
    Test number
    265508980043
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,793 miles (+9,265)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,793 miles
    Test number
    209387797510
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass117,528 miles (+17,249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,528 miles
    Test number
    670579734253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass100,279 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,279 miles
    Test number
    489530590849
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,274 miles (+20,301)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,274 miles
    Test number
    543543302243
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,973 miles (+6,470)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,973 miles
    Test number
    147047966035
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside And Offside Rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,503 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,503 miles
    Test number
    443181119422
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has light travel
    • AdvisoryEpc warning light on dash board

  9. Fail73,503 miles (+6,839)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,503 miles
    Test number
    268158987891
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has light travel
    • AdvisoryEpc warning light on dash board

  10. Pass66,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    582288381625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,664 miles (+8,261)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    979062853179
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass58,403 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,403 miles
    Test number
    615841518957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel trim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail58,403 miles (+7,348)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,403 miles
    Test number
    496874095707
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel trim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass51,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,055 miles
    Test number
    550409091193
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

  15. Fail51,055 miles (+5,478)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,055 miles
    Test number
    684399374939
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

  16. Pass45,577 miles (+5,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,577 miles
    Test number
    684939863895
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,234 miles
    Test number
    128921275470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail40,234 miles (+6,281)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,234 miles
    Test number
    198791875085
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass33,953 miles (+5,157)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,953 miles
    Test number
    197180774462
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteInner wall wear offside front tyre

  20. Pass28,796 miles (+6,628)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,796 miles
    Test number
    925829573033
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass22,168 miles (+6,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,168 miles
    Test number
    949417972037
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass15,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,633 miles
    Test number
    428033961022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail15,633 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,633 miles
    Test number
    508183461033
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about W24 MAT

Does W24 MAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W24 MAT is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on W24 MAT?
The MOT on W24 MAT is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W24 MAT done?
W24 MAT was recorded at 133,135 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 7,812 miles a year.
Has W24 MAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W24 MAT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on W24 MAT 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 W24 MAT find?
W24 MAT passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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