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MU59 HER

2023 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,376 mi
Last recorded23,376 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU59 HER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 23,376 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 42,458 miles

exhaust system corroded

front suspension socks, lower arms, inner & outer tie rods corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 42,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 41,982 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 41,756 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged no glass ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 41,277 miles

exhaust system corroded

front & rear suspension corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2021 41,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

front & rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2020 40,694 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 40,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 38,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2018 35,533 miles

front exhaust flexi joint outer sleeve slightly perished

o/s/r shockabsorber bump stop / dust cover deteriorated

slight corrosion to ends of n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f shockabsorber outer casing

Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,071 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn / wearing on edges

o/s/r bump stop / shock absorber dust cover slightly deteriorated, but not affecting operation

Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,660 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 29,660 miles

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

o/s wish bone bush deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,732 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,535 miles

high hand brake travel

Fail 28 Feb 2014 21,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

high hand brake travel

o/side front tyre getting near limit 3mm

o/side rear tyre perishing splitting

Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,443 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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MU59 HER is a 2023 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MU59 HER, 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 3 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MU59 HER is a 2023 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 June 2023.

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