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AP57 VLH

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,073 mi
Last recorded130,073 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 130,073 miles

undertrays fitted

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

power steering rack pipes damp

Fail 31 Oct 2025 130,073 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe split insecure and leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

power steering rack pipes damp

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2024 124,768 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 119,817 miles

n/s/r brake backplate damp, possible leak.

Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,521 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 112,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 106,034 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 106,034 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,951 miles

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge close to exposing cords

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Oct 2020 99,951 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge close to exposing cords

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2019 91,484 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 83,566 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 75,611 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,620 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 70,620 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 54,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 54,258 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 48,040 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 40,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi joint broken

Front suspension arms REAR bushes cracked-split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small crack in brake servo vacuum pipe

Small cuts in rear Tyres

Windscreen scratched

Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,025 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)

front exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,702 miles

Tread depth low on edges of Front Tyres

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 VLH is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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