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AR07 BEU

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,810 mi
Last recorded77,810 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 BEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside rear tyre cracking in treads

offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 77,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside rear tyre cracking in treads

offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,217 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 73,217 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 69,025 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 67,201 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,700 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,510 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 50,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 41,024 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 31,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BEU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AR07 BEU, 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 AR07 BEU registered?

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

Is AR07 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 BEU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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