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AP57 BRZ

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,224 mi
Last recorded75,224 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 BRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 75,224 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 75,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp a bit poor

Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from front flexi pipe/front box rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,454 miles

Front exhaust box outer skin rusting

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2020 48,454 miles

Front exhaust box outer skin rusting

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 41,494 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,703 miles

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

undertrays fitted.

Fail 9 Jul 2018 35,703 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 32,415 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge.

under trays fitted.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 32,414 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge.

under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,769 miles

under trays fitted.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 29,769 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 27,197 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 24,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 16,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking of outer sidewalls on all4 tyres.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 16,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking of outer sidewalls on all4 tyres.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,788 miles

all four tyres sidewalls cracked, due to old age, tread depth ok.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 12,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AP57 BRZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AP57 BRZ, 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 AP57 BRZ registered?

AP57 BRZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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