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AV56 WUL

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,806 mi
Last recorded144,806 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 WUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 144,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 144,734 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 134,309 miles

dust covers on rear shock absorbers deterioated

Fail 7 Feb 2018 133,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dust covers on rear shock absorbers deterioated

Pass 22 Feb 2017 119,192 miles

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

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

age related cracking on n/s rear tyre inner wall

Fail 22 Feb 2017 119,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

age related cracking on n/s rear tyre inner wall

Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,026 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,134 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 107,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 102,034 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall has perishing cracks

Pass 10 Jan 2013 96,530 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 90,958 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 90,958 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 74,656 miles

unable to fully test rear seat belts

Pass 5 Jan 2010 58,872 miles

Nearside 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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AV56 WUL is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV56 WUL, 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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AV56 WUL is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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