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AP57 HXU

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,450 mi
Last recorded55,450 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 HXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 55,450 miles

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

centre exhaust joint clamp corroded through

Spare wheel is Unserviceable requires replacement

Fail 2 Nov 2023

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting on inner + outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low could not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

centre exhaust joint clamp corroded through

Pass 1 Nov 2022 54,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 51,309 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 51,309 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,617 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

exhaust system corroding.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 46,617 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

exhaust system corroding.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 42,700 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 42,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spit to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,783 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,511 miles

OSF,OSR and NSR tyres cracking in tread block

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 37,511 miles

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

OSF,OSR and NSR tyres cracking in tread block

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,103 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,559 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,284 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 18,908 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,210 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 HXU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

AP57 HXU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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The MOT history for AP57 HXU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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