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YY57 LPZ

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,525 mi
Last recorded101,525 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 101,525 miles

various brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 21 Nov 2018 98,826 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 98,826 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers poor(only just clear windscreen).

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,424 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 87,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,047 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 52,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 75,162 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 75,162 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 66,478 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 57,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

spare deflated/ side walls badly perished,cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2012 54,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 54,841 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 44,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 44,517 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,049 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 32,024 miles

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

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

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 LPZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YY57 LPZ, 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 LPZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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