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CY56 CEX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,705 mi
Last recorded83,705 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 CEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 83,705 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 82,563 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 82,550 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))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,608 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 79,654 miles

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s front bot arms and pas pipes

Fail 23 Jul 2018 79,654 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits labda 104 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s front bot arms and pas pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2017 75,055 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake binding recommend strip down/free off next service!!!!

Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 66,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,860 miles

Enginemanagement light on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,953 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,575 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 49,573 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,813 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,531 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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CY56 CEX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CY56 CEX, 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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CY56 CEX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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