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BG57 OHT

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,856 mi
Last recorded124,856 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 OHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 124,856 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 124,856 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 123,023 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 123,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 118,413 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 114,591 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 114,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 109,410 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 105,046 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 105,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 102,933 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 98,815 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 97,551 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 93,455 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 87,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 87,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,714 miles

front tyres wearing low

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Jul 2014 80,616 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

front tyres wearing low

offside handbrake showing slightly low effort

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,226 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perishing

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 75,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,479 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 11,820 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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BG57 OHT is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OHT, 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 BG57 OHT registered?

BG57 OHT is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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