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AP56 KWH

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 KWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022
Fail 20 Jan 2022

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021
Fail 19 Jan 2021

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding on slightly.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,468 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,509 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint. (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 65,509 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint. (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Slight noise from N/S/F Outer CV joint

Pass 17 Dec 2015 58,026 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,941 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,189 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 47,528 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,974 miles

Oil leak

under tray covering major components

Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,658 miles

both front tyre treads approx 2mm on edges

both front wishbone rear bushes cracking

Fail 20 Dec 2010 38,658 miles

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

both front tyre treads approx 2mm on edges

both front wishbone rear bushes cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2009 30,315 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint/bracket broken

Small fractures in brake servo vacuum pipe BUT can still function as intended

Fail 29 Dec 2009 30,315 miles

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

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

Small fractures in brake servo vacuum pipe BUT can still function as intended

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 KWH is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KWH, 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 KWH is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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