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AX56 DXZ

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 DXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024

vehicle body damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat belts not checked due to full boot and seats folded down

Fail 12 Jan 2023

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat belts not checked due to full boot and seats folded down

Pass 21 Jan 2022 102,854 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 102,853 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 97,707 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 97,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 95,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 91,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,253 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 81,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jan 2016 76,555 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,183 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 70,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 65,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,776 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,823 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,244 miles

sticker in screen behind mirror not obstruting view

Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,787 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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AX56 DXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AX56 DXZ, 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 AX56 DXZ registered?

AX56 DXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is AX56 DXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX56 DXZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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