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AV57 LHX

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 LHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 87,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer has free play and boot cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 87,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted large dent so distorting shape of tyre side wall (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and hazy / polished and adjusted up to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working /fitted new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer rim dented / straightened rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and hazy / polished and adjusted up to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer has free play and boot cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 74,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 74,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 67,221 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 67,221 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 62,414 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 62,414 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,452 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 135,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,452 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,311 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 46,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,474 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,215 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,355 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 34,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,331 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,428 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 22,120 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 17,769 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,096 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 LHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LHX, 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 LHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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