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AP57 KNU

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,497 mi
Last recorded89,497 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 KNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 89,497 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 88,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 83,381 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 77,022 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 68,498 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 60,115 miles

Offside Rear tyre split and perished (poor condition)

Pass 31 Mar 2020 57,071 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 57,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,865 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,350 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear perished

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,385 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 47,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 16,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,641 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,746 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,313 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 29,313 miles

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

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 KNU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU registered?

AP57 KNU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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