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AO56 TWU

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,693 mi
Last recorded89,693 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 TWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 89,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front wearing outer edge of tread

front bumper split/damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2019 89,609 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front wearing outer edge of tread

front bumper split/damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,603 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,761 miles

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

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

hazard light and rear fog light switches stiff in operation

Fail 4 Apr 2017 75,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn more outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

hazard light and rear fog light switches stiff in operation

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 10 Mar 2016 75,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust corrosion

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on edges

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,213 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,283 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake becoming high

Fail 19 Apr 2013 65,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

handbrake becoming high

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,427 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 45,426 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 26,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,197 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,290 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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AO56 TWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO56 TWU, 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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AO56 TWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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