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YY07 GXB

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,761 mi
Last recorded103,761 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 GXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 103,761 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 95,263 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Oct 2024 95,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 93,810 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 93,809 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 93,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,782 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,407 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 88,405 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 81,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,476 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays

Fail 4 Sep 2018 74,476 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays

Pass 11 Aug 2017 67,939 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 67,939 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,582 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 62,582 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,172 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,474 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,336 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,527 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 43,527 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,709 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,684 miles

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

n/s and o/s front discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,492 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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YY07 GXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YY07 GXB, 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 YY07 GXB registered?

YY07 GXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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