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EA56 OZH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 OZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 105,897 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

radiator leaking

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2023 105,887 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

radiator leaking

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 102,780 miles

OFFSIDE FROONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE

Fail 15 Nov 2022 102,770 miles

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

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working OFFSIDE REAR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE FROONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Oct 2021 98,378 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,418 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 95,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 92,512 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 92,511 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 88,675 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 88,674 miles

Nearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 84,602 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 84,602 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,032 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 80,032 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,643 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 67,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 67,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,651 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 60,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,459 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 51,455 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,629 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 40,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,988 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,501 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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EA56 OZH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EA56 OZH, 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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EA56 OZH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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