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J333 GPW

2017 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

56,722 mi
Last recorded56,722 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 GPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 56,722 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 56,722 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2025

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 52,301 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024

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 9 Dec 2024

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))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 49,134 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2023

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 41,823 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022
Fail 13 Dec 2022

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 34,904 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021
Fail 13 Dec 2021

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 28,069 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020
Pass 17 Sep 2020 22,030 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 22,019 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019
Pass 14 Dec 2018 80,093 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 74,222 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis damage to bumper area (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 74,222 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis damage to bumper area (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 70,812 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 70,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 65,266 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 65,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 59,363 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 59,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 54,999 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,701 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,334 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,020 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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J333 GPW is a 2017 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 J333 GPW, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J333 GPW registered?

J333 GPW is a 2017 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 September 2017.

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