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AP56 EWZ

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,743 mi
Last recorded79,743 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 EWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 79,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure SPRING MOUNT BEARING - UPPER (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING - 12 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING - 8 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING - 12 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 77,703 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 77,687 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 73,768 miles

Headlamp lens' slightly faded

Fail 17 Aug 2022 73,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable spring cup (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,981 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,578 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 61,569 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 55,115 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,989 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 38,087 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 30,583 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 30,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,784 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 20,151 miles

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

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 EWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EWZ, 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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AP56 EWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 January 2007.

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