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BF56 TVD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,206 mi
Last recorded163,206 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 163,206 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s & o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 163,206 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s & o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 151,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 142,919 miles

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

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

offside lower sill covered in grease or under body sealer

Pass 28 Oct 2019 131,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 131,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 126,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 126,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,894 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 120,894 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 105,160 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 105,160 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,313 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 85,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 62,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,673 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 50,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,067 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,266 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 36,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,850 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,036 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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BF56 TVD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TVD, 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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BF56 TVD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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