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Volkswagen FOX

Yellow · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

Y21 ACJMOT history

Y21 ACJ is a yellow petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 24 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

Y21 ACJ yellow Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
101,054 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 ACJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 ACJ was last recorded at 101,054 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 6,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,489 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,565 miles
Average per year
7,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,054 miles
  • 2023 – 94,489 miles
  • 2022 – 91,496 miles
  • 2021 – 85,464 miles
  • 2020 – 77,073 miles
  • 2019 – 67,485 miles
  • 2018 – 56,980 miles
  • 2017 – 50,328 miles
  • 2016 – 44,304 miles
  • 2015 – 38,255 miles
  • 2014 – 28,452 miles
  • 2013 – 20,833 miles
  • 2012 – 14,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,054 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms - rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,054 miles (+6,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,054 miles
    Test number
    644494474431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,489 miles
    Test number
    903037340261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail94,488 miles (+2,992)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,488 miles
    Test number
    370266515272
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,496 miles
    Test number
    282259608044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,496 miles (+6,032)2 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,496 miles
    Test number
    348911735584
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass85,464 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,464 miles
    Test number
    672469597728
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,464 miles (+8,391)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,464 miles
    Test number
    119489449388
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,073 miles
    Test number
    198068725950
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail77,073 miles (+9,588)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,073 miles
    Test number
    780846368998
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass67,485 miles (+10,505)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,485 miles
    Test number
    775791992697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass56,980 miles (+119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,980 miles
    Test number
    716317953059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail56,861 miles (+6,533)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,861 miles
    Test number
    821297808834
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass50,328 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,328 miles
    Test number
    889772795129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked

  14. Fail50,264 miles (+5,960)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,264 miles
    Test number
    579857821343
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking

  15. Pass44,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,304 miles
    Test number
    704378670453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,304 miles (+6,049)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,304 miles
    Test number
    391949867846
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOsf wiper slightly poor

  17. Pass38,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,255 miles
    Test number
    204786048713
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail38,255 miles (+9,803)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,255 miles
    Test number
    621621511865
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked, but not exposing cords

  19. Pass28,452 miles (+7,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,452 miles
    Test number
    348513084288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass20,833 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,833 miles
    Test number
    228485573224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,828 miles (+5,888)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    20,828 miles
    Test number
    307404773485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    14,940 miles
    Test number
    638598492271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 ACJ

Does Y21 ACJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y21 ACJ expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y21 ACJ?
The MOT on Y21 ACJ expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y21 ACJ done?
Y21 ACJ was recorded at 101,054 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 7,188 miles a year.
Has Y21 ACJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 ACJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y21 ACJ 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 Y21 ACJ find?
Y21 ACJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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