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AP57 DCX

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,759 mi
Last recorded96,759 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 DCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 96,759 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 83,848 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 83,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,380 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 64,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,211 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 57,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,999 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 49,999 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,059 miles

near side tyre perrished

Fail 18 Sep 2014 44,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side tyre perrished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,850 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

adv wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,871 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 32,871 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,443 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,549 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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AP57 DCX is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AP57 DCX, 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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AP57 DCX is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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