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DG56 FTJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,309 mi
Last recorded123,309 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 FTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 123,309 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 123,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 117,098 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 106,688 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 106,671 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,820 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded and slight blow on rear box

nearside outer sill dented and damaged

slight exhaust blow on down pipe flex joint

Fail 25 Nov 2015 94,820 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded and slight blow on rear box

nearside outer sill dented and damaged

slight exhaust blow on down pipe flex joint

Fail 26 Nov 2014 84,461 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside outer sill damaged and dented

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside door mirror held in with tape

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,461 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside outer sill damaged and dented

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside door mirror held in with tape

Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,208 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 70,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front tyre tread low 2mm

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,885 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,128 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,062 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 28,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,418 miles

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

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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DG56 FTJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DG56 FTJ, 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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DG56 FTJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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