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J700 KSN

2013 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,355 mi
Last recorded83,355 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 KSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2025 63,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 63,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 80,524 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2024 58,062 miles

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

exhaust flexi section deteriorated and exhaust brackets broken but system is currently not insecure

Fail 25 May 2024 58,062 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi section deteriorated and exhaust brackets broken but system is currently not insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 76,429 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 76,429 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 54,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust front bracket insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2023 54,608 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 76,011 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 49,793 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 49,687 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 70,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2021 46,177 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 65,031 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 42,847 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 62,573 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 62,573 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 41,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,804 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 49,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever travel slightly long

Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,898 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 37,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

under trays fitted at the time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2018 37,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60R14 82H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

under trays fitted at the time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2018 38,873 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 23,480 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,382 miles

exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,796 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,928 miles

Centre Front ITEMS REMOVED BEFORE TEST BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level INSIDE ENGINE BAY AREA (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

Pass 15 Aug 2015 14,345 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 14,123 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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J700 KSN is a 2013 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J700 KSN, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J700 KSN is a 2013 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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