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BL57 FVR

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,401 mi
Last recorded47,401 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 FVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,401 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,873 miles

o/s and n/s front wiper blade sligthly dfeteriroated,o/s and n/s front eishbone bush has slight play,o/s and n/s front discs slightly pitted,o/s rear shock slight misting of oil

Fail 11 Jan 2012 46,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s front wiper blade sligthly dfeteriroated,o/s and n/s front eishbone bush has slight play,o/s and n/s front discs slightly pitted,o/s rear shock slight misting of oil

Pass 3 Dec 2010 35,593 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 35,563 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 FVR is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL57 FVR registered?

BL57 FVR is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is BL57 FVR safe to buy?

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