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BL56 GOU

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 GOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both dip pattern poor

covers restricting inspection

Fail 12 Feb 2026

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both dip pattern poor

covers restricting inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2025

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2023

under trays front to rear

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 73,426 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 5 Nov 2019 73,426 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,699 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Centre exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,402 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 59,970 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 59,970 miles

Stop lamp not working all rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,444 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 55,444 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 51,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,244 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 40,452 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 40,452 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,072 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,731 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 19,476 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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BL56 GOU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL56 GOU, 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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BL56 GOU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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