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BL57 BWM

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,783 mi
Last recorded108,783 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 BWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 108,783 miles

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2025 108,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe under bonnet has split (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2024 106,587 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 101,836 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 101,836 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 97,235 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,627 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 94,627 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 89,281 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,226 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 84,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,188 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,905 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,486 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,714 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 50,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Oct 2013 35,887 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,761 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to ware on inner edge.

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 19,761 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to ware on inner edge.

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 16,370 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 13,030 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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BL57 BWM 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 BL57 BWM, 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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BL57 BWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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