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AV57 FMY

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,579 mi
Last recorded87,579 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 FMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,579 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 87,579 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,988 miles

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wall cut

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 81,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wall cut

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,275 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,789 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,078 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)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 62,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,138 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 55,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,106 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 38,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,355 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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AV57 FMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV57 FMY, 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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AV57 FMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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