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M27 RTL

2018 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,971 mi
Last recorded22,971 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 RTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 22,971 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2026 54,851 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 53,405 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 20,664 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 47,127 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 17,418 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,006 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 14,763 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 37,283 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 37,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 9,661 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 30,947 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 8,231 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 25,476 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 22,019 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 22,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2018 15,865 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 5,745 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 5,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 4,515 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 3,488 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 2,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M27 RTL is a 2018 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M27 RTL, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M27 RTL registered?

M27 RTL is a 2018 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is M27 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M27 RTL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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