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AF07 OBA

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,265 mi
Last recorded104,265 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 OBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,265 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 104,265 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 95,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 90,550 miles

Damage on Offside front door

Boot compartment full

Exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate around joint (slight exhaust leak also)

Exhaust system corroded & deteriorated (Also centre Exhaust Clamp)

Nearside front tyre on 3.5mm

Offside front headlight slightly deteriorated/dull (poor headlight image)

Offside front tyre Worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 90,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Boot compartment full

Damage on Offside front door

Exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate around joint (slight exhaust leak also)

Exhaust system corroded & deteriorated (Also centre Exhaust Clamp)

Nearside front tyre on 3.5mm

Offside front headlight slightly deteriorated/dull (poor headlight image)

Offside front tyre Worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,657 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 85,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 83,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 83,196 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 75,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level on "min"

Pass 13 Mar 2018 66,592 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 66,587 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,877 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,118 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,939 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,679 miles

o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,383 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 17,691 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 15,522 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,522 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 13,036 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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AF07 OBA is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AF07 OBA, 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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AF07 OBA is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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