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AB52 SAN

2010 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,764 mi
Last recorded54,764 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Fox50,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 SAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 54,764 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 54,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 53,327 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 51,902 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 51,130 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,149 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 46,270 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 46,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 42,343 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers slight smear

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 42,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers slight smear

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,534 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 38,534 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,737 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 30,139 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,807 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 18,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 15,590 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,229 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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AB52 SAN is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AB52 SAN, 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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What year was AB52 SAN registered?

AB52 SAN is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 March 2010.

Is AB52 SAN safe to buy?

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