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A21 TPC

2010 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,249 mi
Last recorded86,249 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Fox50,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 TPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 86,249 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front screen cracked

nsf bottom ball joint boot deteriorating

Fail 22 Jul 2025 86,238 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak osr (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

front screen cracked

nsf bottom ball joint boot deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2024 78,516 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

front and rear suspension corrosing

Fail 18 Jul 2024 78,154 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure heatsheild (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

front and rear suspension corrosing

Pass 22 Jun 2023 73,935 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 73,935 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 73,930 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

brake pipe and ferrules corroded and coated

front subframe corroded

fuel tank corroded

under side covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2022 73,930 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play osf top mount broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding ns and os front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front subframe, flexi brake hoise ferrules and front lower arms corroding

fuel tank corroding

handbrake lever travel

osf tyre wearing on edges

under covers fitted

water leak

Pass 30 Jul 2020 62,537 miles

front shockers corroded

handbrake high

Fail 30 Jul 2020 62,537 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 to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front shockers corroded

handbrake high

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,565 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 59,564 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,495 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 59,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 32,322 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 20,913 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 20,913 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 16,871 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 12,655 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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A21 TPC is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A21 TPC, 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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A21 TPC is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 December 2010.

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