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AK07 FTE

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,400 mi
Last recorded61,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 FTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 61,400 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints have slight play ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic undertays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,781 miles

Advise both front discs corroded

Advise both front tyres outer side walls damaged

Advise offside rear inner tyre starting to wear low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 54,781 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure not tightened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise both front discs corroded

Advise both front tyres outer side walls damaged

Advise offside rear inner tyre starting to wear low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,321 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 53,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,211 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 50,472 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 48,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 40,923 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,307 miles

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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AK07 FTE is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AK07 FTE, 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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What year was AK07 FTE registered?

AK07 FTE is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is AK07 FTE safe to buy?

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