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BL07 FRX

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,262 mi
Last recorded79,262 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 FRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 79,262 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 79,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 72,016 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,758 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR BROKEN

Fail 3 Aug 2017 66,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE LEAKING TO EXCESS (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH WORN (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN (4.1.E.1)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR BROKEN

Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,699 miles

nearside / offside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Aug 2016 61,699 miles

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

nearside / offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2015 55,708 miles

slight play to offside lower wishbone rear bush

Fail 7 Aug 2015 55,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play to offside lower wishbone rear bush

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,919 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 47,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 41,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 29,949 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,663 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 13,864 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 13,864 miles

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

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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BL07 FRX is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BL07 FRX, 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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BL07 FRX is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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