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AK57 WRW

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 WRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024
Fail 11 Jun 2024

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 103,198 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 103,192 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 102,532 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 102,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 100,587 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 100,587 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake cylinder leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2019 100,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s axle bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s bump stops. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake poor but passed brake test

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r o/s/r axle beam rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 97,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake poor but passed brake test

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r o/s/r axle beam rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 93,927 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear axel bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor stone chips (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,864 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s o/s corroding (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,827 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,394 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 76,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,020 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 66,020 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 55,870 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 55,870 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,909 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,612 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 WRW is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WRW, 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 WRW is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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