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DV56 XUS

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,380 mi
Last recorded75,380 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 XUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

Nearside Rear bumper has slight damage

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 72,311 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bumper slight damage

Nearside Rear bumper slight damage

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 65,176 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 57,279 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 57,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre joint clamps corroded and loose

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,997 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner plastic wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2011 29,794 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 22,304 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,053 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 14,053 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 XUS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV56 XUS, 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 XUS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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