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AR07 BDX

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

133,174 mi
Last recorded133,174 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 BDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 133,174 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 132,903 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front / center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cracking / perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush slightly splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fuel tank mounts corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 119,765 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner track rod worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 112,430 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2017 101,218 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 101,218 miles

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 fit 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 88,073 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2016 88,072 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi pipe to caliper join (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm + inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm + nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 76,249 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2015 76,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 61,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2014 61,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 44,653 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 May 2013 44,652 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 23 May 2013 44,614 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2013 44,238 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear bump stops split

Pass 17 May 2012 33,915 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 33,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 27,805 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 21,137 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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AR07 BDX is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AR07 BDX, 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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AR07 BDX is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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