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AC05 MAE

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,847 mi
Last recorded84,847 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 MAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 84,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2024 81,060 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 79,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2022 77,868 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,788 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 74,782 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 73,316 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,300 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 69,089 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi leaking. (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 65,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi leaking. (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,047 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,711 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 54,711 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,798 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Impact damage O/S/F.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 48,798 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Impact damage O/S/F.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,464 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank is starting to corrode around seam

n/s front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

o/s wiper blade's clip is slightly deteriorated

parking permit in swept area of screen

rear axle is slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,404 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brakediscs slightly worn

n/s and o/s wiper blades deteriorated slightly

o/s front tyre has a shallow cut in tread

o/s wiper blade clip deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,694 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 27,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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AC05 MAE is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AC05 MAE, 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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AC05 MAE is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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