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AY57 KGX

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,584 mi
Last recorded106,584 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 KGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 106,584 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 105,562 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ALL (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 95,101 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 95,098 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 95,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer loose + blowing + heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 89,643 miles

Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 89,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 85,379 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,978 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 80,977 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,219 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 74,218 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,343 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 67,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,438 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 59,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,007 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,297 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,030 miles

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,566 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,149 miles

o/s/f tyre feathered on edges

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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AY57 KGX is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY57 KGX, 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 AY57 KGX registered?

AY57 KGX is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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