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BJ57 OBM

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,031 mi
Last recorded77,031 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 OBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 77,031 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 75,713 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 74,129 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 72,573 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 70,879 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,904 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 68,650 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,175 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,301 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 63,053 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,264 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 59,169 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 55,700 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,938 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 46,833 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,166 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 27,164 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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 OBM is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ57 OBM registered?

BJ57 OBM is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ57 OBM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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