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YY57 LPF

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

53,131 mi
Last recorded53,131 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 LPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 53,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 46,772 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 46,772 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 43,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 43,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misty lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside head light lens misty

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 40,634 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 38,425 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 37,307 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 37,367 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 35,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 35,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 31,539 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 27,289 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 27,289 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 23,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre tread and sidewall age cracking

bonnet safety catch was seized in the open position

rear axle, front rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2016 23,021 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken lower broken coil has damaged upper drop link (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre tread and sidewall age cracking

bonnet safety catch was seized in the open position

rear axle, front rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2015 19,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 19,682 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 15,871 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 12,682 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 12,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 8,772 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 6,630 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 6,620 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 5,225 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 LPF is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YY57 LPF, 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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YY57 LPF is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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