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AR07 FVW

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,976 mi
Last recorded47,976 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 FVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 47,976 miles

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

n/s/f outer cv gator perished

n/s/f wing slight damage

Pass 9 Oct 2024 43,450 miles

Nearside Front wing slight damage

Pass 27 Sep 2023 38,476 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f wing slight damage

Pass 30 Sep 2022 33,172 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f wing slight damage

Pass 5 Oct 2021 28,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and gators perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f wing slight damage

o/s/f outer cv gator perished

Pass 22 Oct 2020 25,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 19,536 miles

both rear tyre perished

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 May 2018 15,716 miles

both front tyres perished/cracking

n/s mirror slight damage and n/s/f wing/bumper

Pass 8 Jun 2017 14,694 miles

n/s mirror slight damage

n/s/f wing/bumper slight damage

Pass 13 Jun 2016 14,123 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/f wing/bumper corner slight damage

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Fail 10 Jun 2016 14,118 miles

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes perished

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/f wing/bumper corner slight damage

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,456 miles

n/s/f bumper corner slight damage

n/s/f wing mirror slight damage

Pass 3 Jun 2014 12,725 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 11,767 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 11,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,481 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 9,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 9,945 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 FVW is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR07 FVW registered?

AR07 FVW is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 June 2007.

Is AR07 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 FVW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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