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AK57 RGV

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,192 mi
Last recorded101,192 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 101,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 85,239 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 84,474 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 82,950 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 82,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 81,223 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,570 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 73,957 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres inner edge worn slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 71,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Sep 2015 67,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,502 miles

front console bushes perished and starting to split.

o/s/r tyre perished.

wipers smearing.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 50,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,660 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 39,660 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 32,276 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,276 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,125 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 23,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 RGV 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 68.2%.

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 AK57 RGV, 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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AK57 RGV is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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