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DV56 PHJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,281 mi
Last recorded114,281 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 PHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 114,281 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 13,899 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Apr 2021 110,708 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 110,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 101,392 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 95,350 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 92,338 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,876 miles

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

Front flexi exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,891 miles

slight cracking to both rear tyres

under trays fitted

front flexi exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2016 77,891 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front flexi exhaust outer skin deteriorated

slight cracking to both rear tyres

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,853 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weak (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise 4x4 tracking

Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,785 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 58,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,175 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 49,175 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,661 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,732 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall severly scrubbed and cords almost visible!

Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,166 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 23,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 16,987 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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DV56 PHJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DV56 PHJ, 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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DV56 PHJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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