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Volkswagen FOX

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

Y7 LJXMOT history

Y7 LJX is a red petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 27 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

Y7 LJX red Volkswagen Fox – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Fox, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,003 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 LJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 LJX was last recorded at 96,003 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 4,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,328 miles · 1 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,675 miles
Average per year
5,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,003 miles
  • 2025 – 91,328 miles
  • 2024 – 88,896 miles
  • 2023 – 79,831 miles
  • 2022 – 68,427 miles
  • 2021 – 60,032 miles
  • 2020 – 47,900 miles
  • 2019 – 36,973 miles
  • 2018 – 32,802 miles
  • 2017 – 31,138 miles
  • 2016 – 28,956 miles
  • 2015 – 27,458 miles
  • 2014 – 24,912 miles
  • 2013 – 21,981 miles
  • 2012 – 15,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,003 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside head lamp starting too fade

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,003 miles (+4,675)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,003 miles
    Test number
    586167236123
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,328 miles (+2,432)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,328 miles
    Test number
    185470191114
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass88,896 miles (+9,065)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    239953515880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,831 miles (+11,404)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,831 miles
    Test number
    280565528151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,427 miles
    Test number
    551518154913
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside head lamp starting too fade

  6. Fail68,427 miles (+8,395)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,427 miles
    Test number
    907543814625
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside head lamp starting too fade

  7. Pass60,032 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,032 miles
    Test number
    426987793719
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi worn

  8. Fail60,031 miles (+12,131)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,031 miles
    Test number
    203165039009
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached lamp (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm 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 exhaust flexi worn

  9. Pass47,900 miles (+10,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,900 miles
    Test number
    845188615705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass36,973 miles (+4,171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,973 miles
    Test number
    573182542351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge
    • 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass32,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,802 miles
    Test number
    140235399503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail32,802 miles (+1,664)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,802 miles
    Test number
    529123725505
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass31,138 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,138 miles
    Test number
    679687192924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,956 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,956 miles
    Test number
    706361040263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,458 miles (+2,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,458 miles
    Test number
    160429763387
    • AdvisoryParking brake 17%

  16. Pass24,912 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,912 miles
    Test number
    866092984259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,981 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,981 miles
    Test number
    148593473208
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass21,981 miles (+6,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,981 miles
    Test number
    588523373284
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass15,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    15,720 miles
    Test number
    986669682246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 LJX

Does Y7 LJX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 LJX is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 LJX?
The MOT on Y7 LJX is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 LJX done?
Y7 LJX was recorded at 96,003 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 5,728 miles a year.
Has Y7 LJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 LJX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y7 LJX 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 Y7 LJX find?
Y7 LJX passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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