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AK57 RHJ

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,174 mi
Last recorded68,174 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 RHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 68,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed down edge advise replace (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end and bottom ball joint covers slight perishing

Nearside wing mirror taped up glass missing advise repair

boot wont open advise repair gained access over rear seats

Fail 22 Apr 2021 68,174 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe centre joint sleeve loose requires renewal (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced rear connector block corroded/melted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed down edge advise replace (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end and bottom ball joint covers slight perishing

Nearside wing mirror taped up glass missing advise repair

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low poor image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner strong advise replace wont belong till cords/ply exposed non at time. (5.2.3 (e))

boot wont open advise repair gained access over rear seats

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,156 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 55,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,855 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 53,855 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,180 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 52,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,165 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,156 miles

Offside Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 49,174 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear shock absorbers poor

exhaust system corroded

front lower suspension arm bushes poor

offside driveshaft seal leaking/wet

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,174 miles

both rear shock absorbers poor

exhaust system corroded

front lower suspension arm bushes poor

offside driveshaft seal leaking/wet

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,974 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,202 miles

Advise both front tyres starting to perrish

N/S/R shock absorber cover broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,532 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,567 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 RHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RHJ, 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 RHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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