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AV07 HWE

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,904 mi
Last recorded72,904 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 HWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 72,122 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn

Pass 18 Aug 2023 71,061 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,420 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 66,859 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 66,859 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow Servo hose insecure (1.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,581 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 62,117 miles

front tyres in poor condition and wearing close to limit

rear tyres in poor condition on side walls

Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,518 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,952 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,109 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

Fail 18 Aug 2016 58,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,066 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 51,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 50,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 7 Mar 2015 50,695 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,788 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 48,253 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 48,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EPC light on

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,704 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2012 45,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,909 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 34,909 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,242 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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AV07 HWE is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black 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 AV07 HWE, 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 AV07 HWE registered?

AV07 HWE is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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