Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 (2007)
2007 Volkswagen Urban Fox 55
CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2007 Volkswagen Urban Fox 55. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 passes its MOT first time in only 61.5% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, making it a notably less reliable proposition than most vehicles of this age. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort entirely, so safety isn't a primary concern—but you'll need to budget for repairs.
These cars are running at a sensible 67,954 miles on average for a 17-year-old vehicle, yet they're still averaging 0.63 failures per test, suggesting wear-related issues are catching up with them. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the specific failures this model experiences, and factor in repeat MOT costs as a near certainty.
What to check before buying a 2007 Volkswagen Urban Fox 55
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (72%) | 85 | 85.3% | 0.87 |
| Petrol (28%) | 33 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 vehicles fall between 48,705 and 84,346 miles.
2007 Volkswagen Urban Fox 55 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 37 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (49% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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