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BJ57 WCX

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,992 mi
Last recorded51,992 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 WCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 51,992 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 51,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 48,863 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 48,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall damaged and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 44,983 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 42,096 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2021 38,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 36,863 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 36,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 35,295 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,763 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,280 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer tread edges smooth (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,985 miles

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

Off tyre worn outer tread edges

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

Rear tyres outer side walls perished

Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,593 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,703 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 19,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,853 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2010 11,071 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 WCX is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WCX, 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 WCX is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 October 2007.

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