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Volkswagen FOX

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

XAL 16MOT history

XAL 16 is a red petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 22 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 69,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

XAL 16 red Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,916 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XAL 16
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XAL 16 was last recorded at 69,916 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 5,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,382 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,534 miles
Average per year
3,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,916 miles
  • 2025 – 64,382 miles
  • 2023 – 60,446 miles
  • 2022 – 48,505 miles
  • 2021 – 43,928 miles
  • 2020 – 39,787 miles
  • 2019 – 39,306 miles
  • 2018 – 37,588 miles
  • 2017 – 36,683 miles
  • 2016 – 35,744 miles
  • 2015 – 34,561 miles
  • 2014 – 32,333 miles
  • 2013 – 30,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,916 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,916 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,916 miles
    Test number
    751422335903
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail69,915 miles (+5,533)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,915 miles
    Test number
    706772426849
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass64,382 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    64,382 miles
    Test number
    430200906305
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail64,381 miles (+3,935)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,381 miles
    Test number
    237143707387
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass60,446 miles (+11,941)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,446 miles
    Test number
    566472888918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,505 miles (+4,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,505 miles
    Test number
    253909187064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass43,928 miles (+4,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    43,928 miles
    Test number
    558451954781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass39,787 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    39,787 miles
    Test number
    393438477336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,306 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,306 miles
    Test number
    181967355843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,588 miles
    Test number
    390756342984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,588 miles (+905)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,588 miles
    Test number
    537998071212
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass36,683 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,683 miles
    Test number
    107014825992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,744 miles
    Test number
    574552702612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,744 miles (+1,183)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,744 miles
    Test number
    947204992420
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass34,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,561 miles
    Test number
    525891668507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,561 miles (+2,228)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,561 miles
    Test number
    209806066692
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass32,333 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,333 miles
    Test number
    818368754219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,082 miles
    Test number
    289847773238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,082 miles (+222)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,082 miles
    Test number
    676165973200
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass29,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,860 miles
    Test number
    317346323466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,860 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,860 miles
    Test number
    726616223241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about XAL 16

What vehicle is registration XAL 16 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XAL 16 on a red petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 22 Oct 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XAL 16 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XAL 16 is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on XAL 16?
The MOT on XAL 16 is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XAL 16 done?
XAL 16 was recorded at 69,916 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,073 miles a year.
Has XAL 16 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XAL 16 has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on XAL 16 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 XAL 16 find?
XAL 16 passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box.

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