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AE10 LXK

2010 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,372 mi
Last recorded66,372 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Fox50,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE10 LXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 66,372 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 66,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 59,606 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 59,513 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated speedometer illumination is faulty - position light circuit is intermittent (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded at rear seam

power steering is heavy in operation at engine idle

Pass 24 Jun 2024 59,189 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 58,599 miles

front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

light switch faulty

Fail 26 Jun 2023 58,599 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

front wishbone bushes worn and splitting

light switch faulty

Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,679 miles

light switch faulty

Pass 28 Jun 2021 55,345 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,606 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,607 miles

Nearside Rear slightly cracked in the tread

Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,551 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 43,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm, 185/60R14 82H (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Feb 2018 43,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall, 185/60R14 82H (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm, 185/60R14 82H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,808 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,829 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 22,496 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,201 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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AE10 LXK is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE10 LXK, 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 AE10 LXK registered?

AE10 LXK is a 2010 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is AE10 LXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE10 LXK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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