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AV57 JGZ

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,059 mi
Last recorded78,059 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 JGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 78,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 73,437 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in pipe just before rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 72,776 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe has a small hole at front off silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 72,776 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emission's not tested due to constant misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe has a small hole at front off silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 71,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre 11 years old

Pass 20 Jan 2022 70,770 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 70,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,599 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 67,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,278 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,016 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 49,397 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 47,891 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 45,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 43,693 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre heavily perished - 185/60 R14 82H

Fail 19 May 2014 43,693 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre heavily perished - 185/60 R14 82H

Pass 9 Nov 2012 38,108 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise nearside rear tyre slightly perished

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,750 miles

Rear washer not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,368 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 JGZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV57 JGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV57 JGZ registered?

AV57 JGZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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