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AJ57 ZNC

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,306 mi
Last recorded119,306 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 119,306 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 116,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Jan 2025 116,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 15 Jan 2024 110,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight kerb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush signs of slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Outer sill has sustained accident damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 110,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated Hole in floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight kerb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush signs of slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Outer sill has sustained accident damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 102,773 miles

Nearside Front Wheel rim damaged.

Fail 13 Jan 2023 102,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel rim damaged.

Pass 8 Jan 2022 99,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 98,354 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 98,350 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 97,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 97,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 97,700 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spy bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 89,001 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 89,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,456 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,094 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 31,108 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 21,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 21,951 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 21,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,911 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 19,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AJ57 ZNC is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 54,772 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ57 ZNC, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ57 ZNC is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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