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AR07 SRU

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,749 mi
Last recorded111,749 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 111,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,120 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 102,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,786 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 96,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,674 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 89,675 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 84,230 miles

Offside front wing splash gaurd damage.

Offside mirror cap missing.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 84,230 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front wing splash gaurd damage.

Offside mirror cap missing.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 76,645 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 76,645 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 69,432 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished and cuts in tread

Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,652 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,123 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 45,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 34,648 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 SRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

AR07 SRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 July 2007.

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