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AK56 VUU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

133,383 mi
Last recorded133,383 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 133,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

slight body damage nearside

slight corrosion rear axle

Fail 6 Aug 2024 133,383 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

slight body damage nearside

slight corrosion rear axle

Pass 9 Aug 2023 123,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 116,789 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust starting to corroding

plastic floor covers

rear springs corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2022 116,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust starting to corroding

plastic floor covers

rear springs corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2021 111,537 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 111,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,470 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 107,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 101,007 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 101,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 95,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 95,825 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,915 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 92,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Grease residue. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 89,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 89,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,272 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 75,272 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,273 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 66,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,960 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall deteriating and cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,751 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 53,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,740 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,421 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 VUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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