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BF56 TUY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,152 mi
Last recorded143,152 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 TUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 143,152 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 143,152 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 129,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 129,826 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 109,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 91,086 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s rear tyre outer wall perished and cracking

new brake pads fitted to front - brake fluid spilt over reservoir

Fail 19 Nov 2012 91,086 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

MIL light on

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s rear tyre outer wall perished and cracking

new brake pads fitted to front - brake fluid spilt over reservoir

Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,287 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Dec 2011 73,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,170 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 72,169 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 62,140 miles

nsf and osf tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Oct 2009 62,140 miles

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

nsf and osf tyres worn on outer edges

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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BF56 TUY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BF56 TUY, 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 BF56 TUY registered?

BF56 TUY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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