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AU07 WFJ

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 WFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026
Fail 6 Feb 2026

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2025

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023
Pass 21 Feb 2022
Pass 24 Feb 2021
Pass 19 Feb 2020
Pass 13 Feb 2019

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - inner sidewalls heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018
Pass 17 Feb 2017

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2017

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016
Pass 23 Feb 2015
Pass 24 Feb 2014

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

note : dash odometer display deteriorated / figures not clear

Pass 21 Jan 2013

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all four tyres perished and cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2012

all four tyres heavily perished

Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,103 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 11,703 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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AU07 WFJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 AU07 WFJ, 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 AU07 WFJ registered?

AU07 WFJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is AU07 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 WFJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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