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AK57 AFE

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,543 mi
Last recorded37,543 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 AFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 37,543 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 37,543 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 37,318 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 37,318 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 36,779 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 36,779 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Braking system leaking brake servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 36,174 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 36,171 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2022 35,388 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 35,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 34,995 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 34,616 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 33,784 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,958 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 30,958 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,092 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,472 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 21,181 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 17,332 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,367 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 9,551 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 8,238 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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AK57 AFE is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK57 AFE, 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 AK57 AFE registered?

AK57 AFE is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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