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AK56 VLJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,540 mi
Last recorded112,540 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,540 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front to rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower body has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2019

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

lower body has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2018 94,824 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 94,824 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016
Pass 23 Apr 2015
Pass 27 Nov 2013

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Nov 2012 29,195 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 20,906 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,116 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,954 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 VLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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