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YX57 XNL

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,723 mi
Last recorded87,723 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 XNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 87,723 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 87,723 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure REAR BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,056 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 81,056 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2023 74,798 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 74,795 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,123 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,916 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 55,070 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low

exhaust system rusty but not leaking gas

Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,800 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 45,800 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 38,808 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 38,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,854 miles

Both rear tyre's side wall's perishing

Fail 8 Oct 2016 35,854 miles

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

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

Both rear tyre's side wall's perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,102 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,740 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,915 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,754 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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YX57 XNL is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

YX57 XNL is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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