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BL56 KBF

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,949 mi
Last recorded99,949 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 99,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front CV boot signs of grease

Pass 18 Sep 2024 56,576 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 56,576 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023
Fail 18 Sep 2023

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

exhaust hitting body

Pass 21 Sep 2022 76,332 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 74,947 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 69,681 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,820 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 61,537 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,298 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 52,229 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 tyre presented flat ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 50,026 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,226 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 35,466 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 26,280 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 15,681 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKS IN OUTER WALL

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 15,679 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

N/S/R TYRE CRACKS IN OUTER WALL

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 9,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 KBF is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BL56 KBF, 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 KBF is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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