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AV07 HWO

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,759 mi
Last recorded117,759 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 HWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 117,759 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 117,718 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 112,651 miles

Both headlights deteriorated affecting beam image

Nearside Front Drop link ball joint dust boot perishing

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint dust boot perishing

Offside Front Outer C.V boot deteriorating

Rear tyres perishing and cracking

Small exhaust leak

Pass 12 Apr 2023 103,587 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 5 Apr 2023 103,532 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak causing incorrect readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2022 91,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,183 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn strong advise (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perishing and nearside has nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 82,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure central hinge broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn strong advise (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perishing and nearside has nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,878 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,451 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres perished and slight worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,217 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,344 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,321 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,065 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,119 miles

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

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

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 HWO is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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