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AP07 PXR

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,688 mi
Last recorded83,688 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 PXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 83,688 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle swivel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion (frames and suspension components)

Pass 8 Nov 2024 82,151 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2023 81,005 miles

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 80,494 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside / dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

odometer display LCD segments missing / faulty

Fail 2 Dec 2022

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working empty? (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside / dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer missing

odometer display LCD segments missing / faulty

Pass 28 Apr 2021 77,885 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 77,182 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 77,182 miles

Front 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 Front 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 16 Apr 2019 75,238 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,585 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 72,467 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,299 miles

Offside Front wishbone rear bush weak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,786 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,545 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 57,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,922 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 44,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,241 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,135 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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AP07 PXR is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP07 PXR, 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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AP07 PXR is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 May 2007.

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