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BJ57 LCV

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,719 mi
Last recorded113,719 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 LCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 113,719 miles

advise wish bone bush play advise rear ferruls

Pass 25 Oct 2024 106,779 miles

rec paint floor

Fail 25 Oct 2024 106,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rec paint floor

Pass 24 Oct 2023 100,167 miles

advise center stops has 2 in optive advise axel needs painting

Fail 24 Oct 2023 100,167 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise center stops has 2 in optive advise axel needs painting

Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,167 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 88,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,831 miles

advise front pads

Fail 5 Nov 2021 72,831 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise front pads

Pass 28 Oct 2020 52,601 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 44,405 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 44,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

wheel covers fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 3 Oct 2018 41,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

wheel covers fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,906 miles

centre stop light inop

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

wheel covers fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,252 miles

centre stop light inop

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

wheel covers fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop light not working

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,285 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,944 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 19,011 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 13,913 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 LCV is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LCV, 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 LCV registered?

BJ57 LCV is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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