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BN57 ZWX

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,156 mi
Last recorded91,156 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 ZWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 91,156 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 91,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025
Pass 19 Jun 2024 86,729 miles

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))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 76,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 76,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 68,902 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 59,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 52,322 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 33,901 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,930 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

under tray/engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 27,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,565 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 21,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,108 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust downpipe slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre and both rear tyres showing signs of slight cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,997 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 10,585 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 ZWX 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 78.9%.

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 ZWX, 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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What year was BN57 ZWX registered?

BN57 ZWX is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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The MOT history for BN57 ZWX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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