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AP56 JUY

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 JUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer weak

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash-cam and air freshener ()

Oil leak, but not excessive extensive leak(s) around the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust gas leak(s) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash-cam and air freshener ()

Oil leak, but not excessive extensive leak(s) around the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips across the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2020

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,164 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 67,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2018 57,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,619 miles

Both rear tyres have perished slightly

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,098 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slightly perished

Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,630 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 39,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,360 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 35,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,092 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2011 30,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,370 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 JUY is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JUY, 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 JUY is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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