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2007 Volkswagen FOX 1.4L Petrol · FM56 APO

FM56 APO

2007 Volkswagen FOX (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 93,851 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN FOX
Year / Origin
2007 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
93,851 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
1390cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2007 Volkswagen Fox presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent MOT pass on 31 July 2025 at 93,851 miles with no defects recorded. The vehicle cleared its 2024 and 2023 tests without advisories, indicating no escalating mechanical concerns across the observed period. Recorded mileage sits at 93,851 against an approximate 19-year lifespan, equating to roughly 4,940 miles per year and marking this Fox as low-use for its age. The gap between the June 2023 test at 91,397 miles and the July 2025 pass shows only 2,454 miles added in over two years, implying extended standing periods. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of consumable neglect, though long dormancy often hides perished rubber components not visible in MOT data. The June 2024 and June 2023 records each show a failed test immediately followed by a pass on the same date with no defects logged, a pattern suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than genuine faults. No advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear in any entry, so the history reveals no recurring structural or mechanical risks. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of coil springs, subframe corrosion, and brake caliper freedom given the car's age and low-mileage dormancy. Tyres and wiper blades may have cracked through disuse despite passing inspection. The absence of logged defects does not exempt the Fox from age-related perishing invisible to DVSA testers.

FM56 APO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
  • 93,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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FM56 APO Mileage History

  1. 20/06/202391,397 mi
  2. 20/06/202391,397 mi
  3. 31/07/202593,851 mi+2,454 mi

Average of roughly 1,161 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

FM56 APO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Fox (FM56 APO) between June 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY