2007 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · PL57 ARF
2007 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 109,197 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PL57 ARF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 109,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL57 ARF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Fox (PL57 ARF) between November 2010 and October 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60 14 82H (4.1.D.1”.
PL57 ARF Mileage History
- 30/11/201018,821 mi
- 28/11/201125,428 mi+6,607 mi
- 28/11/201233,442 mi+8,014 mi
- 20/12/201342,675 mi+9,233 mi
- 20/12/201342,675 mi
- 02/12/201450,636 mi+7,961 mi
- 02/12/201450,637 mi+1 mi
- 07/11/201556,733 mi+6,096 mi
- 07/11/201556,733 mi
- 24/09/201665,162 mi+8,429 mi
- 26/09/201665,162 mi
- 16/09/201768,399 mi+3,237 mi
- 16/09/201768,399 mi
- 22/09/201871,879 mi+3,480 mi
- 19/09/201974,856 mi+2,977 mi
- 25/09/202081,970 mi+7,114 mi
- 24/09/202191,867 mi+9,897 mi
- 24/09/202191,867 mi
- 15/09/202298,755 mi+6,888 mi
- 15/09/202298,755 mi
- 18/09/2023100,089 mi+1,334 mi
- 23/09/2024101,374 mi+1,285 mi
- 25/09/2025104,083 mi+2,709 mi
- 01/10/2026109,185 mi+5,102 mi
- 02/10/2026109,197 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 5,706 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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