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AJ07 JLO

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 JLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025
Fail 18 Mar 2025

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox bell housing bolts loose

Pass 15 Mar 2024

Nearside head lamp aim passed on lower range, headlamp does not adjust.

Pass 20 Feb 2023 96,613 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 93,364 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 89,445 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 89,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 86,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***inner/outer sidewalls cracking*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 83,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***inner/outer sidewalls cracking*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,109 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,515 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,977 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2016 74,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,069 miles

near side rear tyre outer sidewall perished and tread on 3mm

off side front tyre outer sidewall perished, wearing slightly on inner edge and tread on 3mm

sheeth around exhaust flexi joint slightly damaged

spare tyre worn on inner edge and tread on 2mm

Fail 27 Mar 2015 71,030 miles

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

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

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

near side rear tyre outer sidewall perished and tread on 3mm

off side front tyre outer sidewall perished, wearing slightly on inner edge and tread on 3mm

sheeth around exhaust flexi joint slightly damaged

spare tyre worn on inner edge and tread on 2mm

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,542 miles

n/s/f cv gaitor perished

n/s/r bump stop split

wishbone bushes perished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,719 miles

Front discs lipping on inside edge

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Spare tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,938 miles

n/s/r bump stop split

wishbone bushes perished

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,059 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front tyre tread on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ07 JLO is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AJ07 JLO, 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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AJ07 JLO is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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