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AD56 FCV

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,833 mi
Last recorded122,833 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 FCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 122,833 miles

Nearside Front wash jet intermitintley works

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack at top screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle bushes have slight movement in them both sides

Fail 27 Feb 2019 122,831 miles

Front Emissions not tested exhaust blowing at front flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack at top screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bushes have slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 115,466 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 115,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 103,617 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 103,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 96,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,833 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 89,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 83,085 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges 185/60R14

Fail 16 Jan 2014 83,085 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges 185/60R14

Pass 8 Jan 2013 63,503 miles

Both wiper blades slightly smearing screen.

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jan 2013 63,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Both wiper blades slightly smearing screen.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,231 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,504 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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AD56 FCV is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AD56 FCV, 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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What year was AD56 FCV registered?

AD56 FCV is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 January 2007.

Is AD56 FCV safe to buy?

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