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BN57 VMC

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 VMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,600 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both hub assembly clamping area to sturt heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing slight damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing liner damaged chaffing to lower link boot

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened coil spring seating plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 87,600 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible multiple crack (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both hub assembly clamping area to sturt heavy corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing slight damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing liner damaged chaffing to lower link boot

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened coil spring seating plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 81,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened spring area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear wiper rubber worn

Fail 29 Jan 2025 81,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid damp back plate (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened spring area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear wiper rubber worn

Pass 10 Jan 2024 74,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 67,326 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 67,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 62,491 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 57,167 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,334 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 54,334 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 50,597 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 50,596 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,228 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,729 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,073 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,012 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 31,012 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,334 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,940 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,178 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 8,770 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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BN57 VMC is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BN57 VMC, 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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BN57 VMC is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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