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AP56 BZS

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,573 mi
Last recorded78,573 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 BZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2019 78,573 miles

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 71,896 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 May 2018 71,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,602 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 67,585 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,216 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both n/s and o/s lower arm bushes deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o\s\r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,833 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 34,826 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,229 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 33,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,192 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 27,320 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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AP56 BZS is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AP56 BZS, 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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What year was AP56 BZS registered?

AP56 BZS is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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