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AP07 WOU

2007 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,548 mi
Last recorded130,548 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Fox54,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 WOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 130,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 130,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 124,541 miles

Offside Front Lower fog light broken

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

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2025 124,539 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower fog light broken

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

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

main beam tell-tale light on dash indicating a light fault

Pass 2 Apr 2024 119,681 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front foglight broken

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 119,681 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front foglight broken

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 113,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front foglight damaged/inop

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 113,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front foglight damaged/inop

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 104,213 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded

Offside Front Lower Foglight damaged

Offside Front Lower Foglight damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 97,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front fog lens broken

Pass 4 Apr 2020 92,601 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened not located fully (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 92,601 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Stuck on first catch, wont open or close (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened not located fully (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 86,299 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,263 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,557 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,095 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 66,095 miles

Front registration plate insecure broken (6.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,990 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 55,411 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,197 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,030 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,613 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 15,986 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 WOU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 WOU, 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 WOU is a 2007 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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