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DU56 CFX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,678 mi
Last recorded123,678 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 CFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2023 123,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe splitting

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2022 119,635 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed out on outer edge

Rear coil springs corroded

headlight lenses frosting

poor headlight beam images

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Fail 22 Aug 2022 119,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed out on outer edge

Rear coil springs corroded

headlight lenses frosting

poor headlight beam images

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 7 Sep 2021 111,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 106,558 miles

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

coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 106,549 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 103,474 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 103,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm back bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm back bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,017 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 98,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 94,596 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 84,605 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 84,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres bald on edges but neither exposing inner cording at present

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,442 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,565 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads starting to wear low

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,675 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN PEELING

Fail 11 Sep 2013 60,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

E M L ON

ENGINE OVERHEATING ON IDLE DUE TO COOLING FAN SEIZED

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN PEELING

REAR EXHAUST SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,409 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 47,409 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,968 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,329 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 36,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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DU56 CFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black 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 DU56 CFX, 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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DU56 CFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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