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482 EAU

2010 Volkswagen Fox

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,960 mi
Last recorded71,960 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Fox50,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration482 EAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 71,960 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 70,233 miles

Offside Windscreen washer poor.

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 67,920 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 67,918 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 65,493 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 65,481 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 63,230 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 63,229 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,886 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 59,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 54,751 miles

Both front wipers smearing screen

Both rear tyres have several cuts in tread area but not to cords

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 May 2018 50,703 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have movement through deterioration

Pass 17 May 2017 45,331 miles

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 9 May 2016 38,147 miles

Under tray fitted.

Pass 15 May 2015 30,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 30,130 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 24,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 16,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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482 EAU is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,418 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 482 EAU, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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482 EAU is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is 482 EAU safe to buy?

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