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BL57 EVV

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,118 mi
Last recorded121,118 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 121,118 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 115,442 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 115,442 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 111,507 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 111,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 107,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on edges

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2018 107,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on edges

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,133 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S + O/S H/LAMPS. (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 100,133 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S + O/S H/LAMPS. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,619 miles

slight blow on front exhaust flexi

Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,030 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible link (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 81,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible link (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,143 miles

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

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

rear tyres are deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2014 67,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres are deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2013 56,965 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,965 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 46,451 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,584 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,361 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 EVV is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EVV, 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 EVV is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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