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AO57 RLU

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,187 mi
Last recorded100,187 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 RLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 100,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 100,187 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 83,758 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 83,738 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 72,403 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 61,194 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Jul 2017 53,755 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,085 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,277 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 42,568 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,685 miles

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges down to 2mm

Pass 10 Jul 2012 29,066 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips to screen

Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,838 miles

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2011 22,838 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 13,324 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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AO57 RLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO57 RLU, 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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AO57 RLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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