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AP57 XAH

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,055 mi
Last recorded86,055 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 86,055 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2024 84,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight blow exhaust manifold area

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2024 84,558 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight blow exhaust manifold area

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2023 76,200 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2023 76,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 64,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs rusty

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,047 miles

Front brakes 28% out of balance

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 44,754 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 44,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 43,565 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,001 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,105 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,656 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,029 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,975 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,384 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,815 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 14,711 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 XAH is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XAH, 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 XAH is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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