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ST56 UEM

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,486 mi
Last recorded86,486 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 UEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joins (7.1.2)

eml illuminated

Fail 30 Jan 2017 86,484 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joins (7.1.2)

eml illuminated

Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,837 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,330 miles

both front tyres slight wear outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 70,141 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 70,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,307 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 63,307 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,833 miles

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

slight judder front front wiper blades

Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,164 miles

front number plate damaged

offside front wishbone rear bush splitting

slight fluctuation at front brakes

slight smear from front wiper blades

Fail 5 Jan 2010 31,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

offside front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,139 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front washer jet partially blocked

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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ST56 UEM is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST56 UEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST56 UEM registered?

ST56 UEM is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 January 2007.

Is ST56 UEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 UEM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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