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YX57 WXF

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,172 mi
Last recorded62,172 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 60,514 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 60,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 56,906 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 192,597 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle and coil springs corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,906 miles

exhaust corroded rear section

Fail 4 Sep 2018 56,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded rear section

Pass 24 Aug 2017 53,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,923 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 49,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished on sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre is badly perished. not exposing ply or cords

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust sleeve broken

Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2013 36,060 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,905 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,644 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 20,452 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 WXF is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXF, 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 WXF registered?

YX57 WXF is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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