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AV56 XWJ

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019
Pass 30 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

nearside and offside steering rack gaiter clips not positioned correctly

Pass 30 Oct 2017

Rear registration plate deterioratnig

Oil leak from engine

Complete exhaust system tender

Front registration plate damaged but readable

Odometer display deteriorating

Fail 24 Oct 2017

Ball joint has excessive play Both inner steering rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Complete exhaust system tender

Front registration plate damaged but readable

Odometer display deteriorating

Oil leak from engine

Rear registration plate deterioratnig

Pass 25 Oct 2016 279,055 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 181,460 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 180,089 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 152,152 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 123,523 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack in between tread

Fail 2 Dec 2011 123,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack in between tread

Pass 10 Dec 2010 98,298 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 98,298 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 72,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 72,211 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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AV56 XWJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV56 XWJ, 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 AV56 XWJ registered?

AV56 XWJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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