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BK07 AEA

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,804 mi
Last recorded113,804 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 AEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,891 miles

Engine management warning light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Bumpstop perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Bumpstop perished

Fail 26 Oct 2016 103,891 miles

Engine management warning light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Bumpstop perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Bumpstop perished

Pass 28 Oct 2015 90,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

rear bump stops split

Fail 28 Oct 2015 90,678 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid level on min (3.6.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning light on indicating a fault

rear bump stops split

Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,166 miles

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

engine waring light illuminated indicating a fault

nearside rear bump stop split

offside rear bump stop starting to split

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,631 miles

Nearside rear bumpstop split

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 57,673 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre cracking ion sidewall and tread areas requires attention

Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,894 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,743 miles

handbrake lever coming up high

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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BK07 AEA is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK07 AEA, 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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BK07 AEA is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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