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YY57 GXZ

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,917 mi
Last recorded96,917 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 GXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,917 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 88,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,385 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,355 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,596 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,130 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 54,960 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 47,282 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,439 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 44,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 42,018 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2015 42,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2014 39,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OSF wheel arch liner catching spring

Pass 4 Nov 2013 37,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 37,091 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,917 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 30,464 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,199 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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YY57 GXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YY57 GXZ, 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 YY57 GXZ registered?

YY57 GXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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