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YY07 GZM

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,424 mi
Last recorded63,424 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 63,424 miles

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

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

front suspension components coroded both sides

rear axle coroded

rear spare wheel wheel excessively coroded

Fail 21 Jan 2021 63,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

front exhaust silincer coroded and has minor leak may affect emisions

front suspension components coroded both sides

rear axle coroded

rear exhaust silencer corded

rear spare wheel wheel excessively coroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,104 miles

all shock absorbers corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 58,103 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,412 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 41,309 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,455 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 33,453 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 33,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,922 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 16,610 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 16,610 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,112 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,196 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 6,994 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 GZM is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GZM, 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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YY07 GZM is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 April 2007.

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