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ExpiredMileage
101,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge. 185/60/14 82H Yokohama (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge. 185/60/14 82H Yokohama (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60/14/82h (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm +wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm +wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60/14/82h (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm +wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm +wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge 185/60/14/82h
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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AK56 VLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VLF, 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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AK56 VLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 December 2006.
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