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LT04 MAD

2012 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

85,901 mi
Last recorded85,901 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Fox43,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 MAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 85,901 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 91,764 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhuast corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 82,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 88,757 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 78,097 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 78,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 85,593 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 75,158 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 75,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 81,694 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,016 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 73,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 78,589 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 70,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 70,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2019 67,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 64,765 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 60,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 60,329 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,428 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2017 53,988 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,847 miles

all 4 brake discs corroding

offside and nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes splitting and perishing

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 49,885 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 42,855 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,347 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 36,052 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 29,957 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 21,982 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?

Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,653
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
39,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,065
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,997
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LT04 MAD is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 43,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Fox fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 8,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT04 MAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Fox typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LT04 MAD is a 2012 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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