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AK07 LFV

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,612 mi
Last recorded116,612 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 LFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 116,612 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 114,589 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi outer sheath deteriorated

Fuel cap seal cracked

Fuel flap missing

Fail 12 Mar 2020 114,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi outer sheath deteriorated

Fuel cap seal cracked

Fuel flap missing

Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,359 miles

Front both front tyres on 3mm

Front front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear nsr shock leaking slightly

Offside Rear nail in osr tyre

Rear both rear shock bump stops deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2019 110,359 miles

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

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

Front both front tyres on 3mm

Front front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear nsr shock leaking slightly

Offside Rear nail in osr tyre

Rear both rear shock bump stops deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,307 miles

Rear both rear shock covers /bump stops deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2017 99,955 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,791 miles

Rear rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 30 Mar 2016 93,791 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,528 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2015 88,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

emissions not tested due to exhaust condition

Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock covers broken

Fail 28 Mar 2014 81,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock covers broken

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pads appear low or worn out

Fail 28 Mar 2013 69,369 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pads appear low or worn out

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 59,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,662 miles

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Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,570 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 LFV is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK07 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

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

Is AK07 LFV safe to buy?

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