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BL56 OGJ

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,935 mi
Last recorded112,935 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 OGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2017 112,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure due to heavy perishing (185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush non existent (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm)(185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm)(185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear quarter panel and door heavily damaged/dented

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to fail (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' only just outside zone "A" (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2016 93,964 miles

EML on

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

Offside body work damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 93,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

EML on

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

Offside body work damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,686 miles

offside wiper blade split

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 77,686 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,427 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 73,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2013 69,448 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,195 miles

crack to center of screen

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,385 miles

crack to center of screen

front tyres geting close to limit

wiper blades worn

Fail 9 Aug 2010 35,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,397 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,711 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 OGJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OGJ, 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 OGJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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