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YX57 WVS

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 WVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perish cracking & bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy & pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring rubbing on fuel filler pipe

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack & from pump corroding (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle front bushes split & perished n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

heat shield around fuel tank partly loose

reverse light inop

Fail 28 Oct 2025

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also wearing low badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald on inner edge & badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perish cracking & bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy & pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring rubbing on fuel filler pipe

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack & from pump corroding (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle front bushes split & perished n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

heat shield around fuel tank partly loose

reverse light inop

Pass 1 Oct 2024

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023
Fail 30 Sep 2023

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of braking system/fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front bonnet secondary/safety catch seized-unseized and lubricated

Pass 3 Oct 2022
Fail 3 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 91,049 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 91,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 88,792 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,003 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,050 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,319 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,740 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,620 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,345 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,295 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,975 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 26,975 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,812 miles

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

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

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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YX57 WVS is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YX57 WVS, 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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What year was YX57 WVS registered?

YX57 WVS is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YX57 WVS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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