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AP07 PNJ

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 PNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021
Fail 24 Sep 2021

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 84,332 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,256 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 81,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Central exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both bump stops split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,215 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

Fail 31 Aug 2017 79,214 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BATTERY INSECURE

Fail 1 Aug 2017

Brake performance not tested clutch failure (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Near and Offside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner arch trim damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,831 miles

Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE bushes very soft (old style) (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE outer face (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,585 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 52,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 54,182 miles

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

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

Rear suspension , bump-stops deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,182 miles

Rear suspension , bump-stops deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,529 miles

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,262 miles

Nearside rear bump-stop deteriorated and broken

Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,049 miles

Rear bump stops deterioated and nearside is broken

Fail 13 Apr 2011 32,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear bump stops deterioated and nearside is broken

Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,108 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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AP07 PNJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP07 PNJ, 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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AP07 PNJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 April 2007.

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