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AP57 GEJ

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,511 mi
Last recorded91,511 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 91,511 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 91,323 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 79,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 79,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,339 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 68,627 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal heavily perished

Pass 10 Nov 2018 62,376 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Front disks in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2016

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,584 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2015 48,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,339 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 42,339 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,383 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,882 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,263 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 21,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level on minimum

fuel filler cap seal just starting to perish

rattling noise from engine

Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,510 miles

engine oil level on minimum

fuel filler cap seal just starting to perish

rattling noise from engine

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 GEJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GEJ, 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 GEJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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