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ABZ 475

2010 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,566 mi
Last recorded32,566 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Fox50,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 475
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 32,566 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 32,250 miles

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

Handbrake has low reserve travel

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 32,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Handbrake has low reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 31,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 31,132 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel is high

Pass 26 Nov 2021 30,714 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 26,891 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 23,319 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 18,885 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 14,937 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 11,672 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 11,651 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 7,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 7,152 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2013 12,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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ABZ 475 is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ABZ 475, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABZ 475 registered?

ABZ 475 is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 April 2010.

Is ABZ 475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 475 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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