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YY07 WBX

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,106 mi
Last recorded72,106 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 WBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 72,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 63,635 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 57,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 57,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,228 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 51,228 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))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,373 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread and outer wall cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread and outer wall cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2017 44,028 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 6 Jul 2017 44,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,466 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres outer walls starting to crack

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,099 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres outer wall starting to crack

Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 9 Jul 2014 32,461 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,383 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

offside and nearside rear tyres outer wall cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2013 27,382 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

offside and nearside rear tyres outer wall cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,863 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,824 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,724 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 WBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY07 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

YY07 WBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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