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BJ07 VUV

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022
Fail 1 Apr 2022

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 66,569 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 66,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 65,460 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 65,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,688 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 60,435 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 60,435 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 55,082 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 55,079 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,206 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 52,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,058 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 51,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,824 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 19,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 23,236 miles

body work damage

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 21 Feb 2014 23,236 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,691 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 22,689 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,656 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 39,761 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,337 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 14,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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BJ07 VUV is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 BJ07 VUV, 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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BJ07 VUV is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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