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AP07 URS

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,600 mi
Last recorded47,600 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 URS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 47,600 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 47,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 46,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 46,353 miles

Exhaust corroded, front flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2023 46,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded, front flexi joint deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 45,726 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 45,174 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 44,716 miles

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

Nearside headlamp frosted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,429 miles

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

Heavy age cracking and play in n/s/f lower arm rear bush

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 43,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Heavy age cracking and play in n/s/f lower arm rear bush

Nearside Heavy frosting on headlamp

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,994 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)

N/s headlamp frosted and poor image

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 41,993 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)

N/s headlamp frosted and poor image

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Slight ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,946 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,505 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,620 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,175 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,367 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 25,486 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,486 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,767 miles

front wipers poor wipe.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,266 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 19,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 URS is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP07 URS, 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 URS is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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