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BP57 EFO

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

105,402 mi
Last recorded105,402 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 EFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 105,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 105,402 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 94,752 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 94,751 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,212 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 85,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 77,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 10 May 2023 77,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 16 May 2022 70,562 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 70,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 62,319 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 62,319 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 May 2020 56,757 miles

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

Rear both rear axle bushes perished

Fail 27 May 2020 56,755 miles

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

Rear both rear axle bushes perished

Pass 3 May 2019 52,895 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 52,893 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 48,475 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 48,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 46,469 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 42,463 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 42,463 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 38,361 miles

Front and rear indicator bulbs are slightly discolloured.

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,579 miles

front wipers starting to judder

Pass 18 Dec 2012 28,553 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 25,778 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 25,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 20,135 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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BP57 EFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BP57 EFO, 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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BP57 EFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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