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DY56 JXH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,618 mi
Last recorded151,618 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 JXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 151,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 145,769 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 138,389 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 138,288 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axel mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 132,011 miles

Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fuel tank seam corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded underside of chassis rail (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 131,210 miles

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

both rear shock obsorbers coroded

Pass 28 Sep 2019 126,599 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 126,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 113,210 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,305 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 100,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 89,583 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,849 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,622 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,122 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,442 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,651 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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DY56 JXH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DY56 JXH, 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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What year was DY56 JXH registered?

DY56 JXH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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