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AK57 SFY

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,756 mi
Last recorded93,756 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 SFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 93,756 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 93,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 fitted. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" fitted. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 91,256 miles

185/60/R14/82H. N/S/R screw in tyre, not repairable if penetrated.

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Screw in tyre, correct pressure at this time. (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 91,256 miles

185/60/R14/82H. N/S/R screw in tyre, not repairable if penetrated.

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamps polished to obtain correct patterns. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Screw in tyre, correct pressure at this time. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 88,794 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 88,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 84,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 84,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,535 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 76,392 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,296 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 62,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,809 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,966 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,003 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 39,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,201 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,517 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 SFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SFY, 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 SFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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