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BL56 KAO

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 KAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024
Fail 16 Jul 2024

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 80,691 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022
Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 78,423 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,771 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 77,771 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 77,485 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid change due shortly

underbody very rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,302 miles

Both Rear Springs Rusty

Nearside rear shocker - damp

Fail 11 Apr 2018 77,290 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken Snapped (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both Rear Springs Rusty

Nearside rear shocker - damp

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,036 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 77,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,804 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 76,804 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking and coolant leak from radiator (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 76,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits condition of exhaust system may be affecting emissions (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe snapped inside flexypipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust partially snapped and blowing before silencer (7.1.2)

evidence of coolant leaks and cooling fan siezed

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,084 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 70,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 63,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2014 63,737 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,022 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,198 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 49,192 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,675 miles

Both front brake disc's worn

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,675 miles

Both front brake disc's worn

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Feb 2010 32,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre under inflated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic undertrays fitted at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KAO, 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 KAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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