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SP10 ZHW

2010 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,838 mi
Last recorded73,838 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Fox50,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 ZHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 73,838 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 73,836 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 69,397 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 69,369 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 63,125 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer sheath damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure Plastic broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorber corroded. Both front and OSR

Pass 15 Jul 2021 59,594 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 56,018 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,202 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint slightly leaking (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 41,305 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint slightly leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre perrished on outer wall

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 29,381 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,381 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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SP10 ZHW is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,418 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 SP10 ZHW, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP10 ZHW is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 April 2010.

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