2007 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · WJ57 XLE
2007 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 90,453 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,453 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.
WJ57 XLE Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 90,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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WJ57 XLE Mileage History
- 18/08/20106,801 mi
- 11/08/20117,879 mi+1,078 mi
- 16/08/20129,585 mi+1,706 mi
- 16/08/20129,585 mi
- 26/07/201311,600 mi+2,015 mi
- 24/07/201413,169 mi+1,569 mi
- 24/07/201413,169 mi
- 06/08/201514,402 mi+1,233 mi
- 15/08/201615,289 mi+887 mi
- 29/08/201716,007 mi+718 mi
- 14/08/201822,052 mi+6,045 mi
- 14/08/201822,052 mi
- 19/08/201930,777 mi+8,725 mi
- 26/08/202037,612 mi+6,835 mi
- 05/08/202145,498 mi+7,886 mi
- 06/08/202145,498 mi
- 13/09/202258,509 mi+13,011 mi
- 08/09/202364,534 mi+6,025 mi
- 08/09/202364,534 mi
- 11/09/202479,174 mi+14,640 mi
- 11/09/202479,174 mi
- 11/09/202590,453 mi+11,279 mi
Average of roughly 5,552 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
WJ57 XLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Fox (WJ57 XLE) between August 2010 and September 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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