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AP56 KWG

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,415 mi
Last recorded161,415 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 KWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 161,415 miles

slight exhaust blow from front flexi

Pass 14 May 2025 152,058 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 143,331 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s sill badly corroded and holed just outside specified limits

Fail 6 Jun 2024 143,331 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits blow from exhaust joint (8.2.1.2 (c))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s sill badly corroded and holed just outside specified limits

Pass 14 Jun 2023 134,355 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 134,209 miles

Central Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 125,090 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2022 125,090 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 116,567 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 116,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 108,365 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 108,365 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 100,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 91,677 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

small split in n/s cv gaiter

Pass 7 Jun 2017 83,548 miles

small hole in center exhaust

Pass 4 May 2016 73,966 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 73,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 65,682 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 57,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,470 miles

both rear tyres outer walls perished

both sides front bottom arms, rear bushes worn/week

Pass 18 May 2012 46,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge of tread

Fail 17 May 2012 46,071 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2011 41,436 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 36,084 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 34,573 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 KWG is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KWG, 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 KWG is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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