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BJ57 LBU

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,618 mi
Last recorded46,618 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 LBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,618 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 39,522 miles

wearing to both wishbone bushes

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 39,522 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wearing to both wishbone bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,586 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,174 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)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2013 28,174 miles

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

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)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,144 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,049 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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BJ57 LBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ57 LBU, 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 BJ57 LBU registered?

BJ57 LBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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