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BG57 NRY

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,162 mi
Last recorded92,162 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 NRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 92,162 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 92,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,296 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 87,296 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced water ingress / aim /pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators /white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,409 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 84,409 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,646 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 77,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,098 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 62,388 miles

child seat fitted

engine man light on

front pads low

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,330 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 59,330 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,105 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 29 Oct 2012 41,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished side walls

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,720 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 30 Oct 2010 27,647 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 27,647 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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BG57 NRY is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG57 NRY, 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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BG57 NRY is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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