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AU07 XWW

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,488 mi
Last recorded67,488 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 67,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 67,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 66,579 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 66,579 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 63,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 57,475 miles

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

Nearside Outer c v boot has a pinhole, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and corroded where pipe joins silencer

Pass 6 Dec 2022 52,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer c v boot has a pin hole,but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code = 36/09 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 49,400 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 47,565 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 47,565 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure joining sleeve and clamps corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 46,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 45,566 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 45,566 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 42,698 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 42,698 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 30,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 25,006 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 16,346 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013
Fail 12 Aug 2013

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,854 miles

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 9 Sep 2011 7,813 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 5,706 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 5,706 miles

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

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 XWW is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AU07 XWW, 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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AU07 XWW is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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