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BJ57 OZM

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,779 mi
Last recorded95,779 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 OZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 95,779 miles

rear axle bushes perrished and peeling

Fail 5 May 2023 95,776 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle bushes perrished and peeling

Pass 6 May 2022 88,139 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 88,139 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking frompump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 77,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

PARKING brake little to no reserve travel

Rear AXLE beam corroded

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

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Pass 28 Apr 2020 71,090 miles

BOOT opened from inside car

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Fail 28 Apr 2020 71,090 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOOT opened from inside car

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,243 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured +50% (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM outer edge VERT LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

wipers slightly streaky

Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,265 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer tread slightly worn on edge

Fail 4 Apr 2018 53,265 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer tread slightly worn on edge

Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test views ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

under trays views

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/F outer sidewall damaged X2 outer edge low

O/S/F bumper damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,599 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,953 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 17,898 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 14,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 14,399 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 11,349 miles

front bumper is damaged

front number plate is poor

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 OZM is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OZM, 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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BJ57 OZM is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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