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AK56 HJX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,384 mi
Last recorded85,384 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,384 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 85,237 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 85,237 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust gas leak from front downpipe flex split (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jan 2020 85,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r14h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 78,352 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 78,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,757 miles

O/S front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,690 miles

O/S front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,518 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,143 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,137 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 60,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,694 miles

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,601 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 42,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,330 miles

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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AK56 HJX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,836 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK56 HJX, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK56 HJX registered?

AK56 HJX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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