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BK57 FWD

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,017 mi
Last recorded53,017 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 FWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 53,017 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 53,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,040 miles

cracking/damage to sidewalls of all tyres.

deterioration to nearside front lower arm bush.

engine management light on.

front brake pads appear worn.

metal in nearside rear tyre.

noise from rear brakes.

offside front seat belt starting to fray.

rear tyres appear to have been run flat.

tyre pressures appear low.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 41,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracking/damage to sidewalls of all tyres.

deterioration to nearside front lower arm bush.

engine management light on.

front brake pads appear worn.

metal in nearside rear tyre.

noise from rear brakes.

offside front seat belt starting to fray.

rear tyres appear to have been run flat.

tyre pressures appear low.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,163 miles

incorrect bolt fitted to nearside front lower arm,arm appears secure.

play in nearside constant velocity joint.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 32,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine mangement light on.

incorrect bolt fitted to nearside front lower arm,arm appears secure.

missfire from engine on tick over.

play in nearside constant velocity joint.

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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BK57 FWD is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK57 FWD, 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 BK57 FWD registered?

BK57 FWD is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 October 2007.

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