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EA56 VKU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,922 mi
Last recorded56,922 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 VKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 56,922 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 56,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 51,661 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 45,582 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,824 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 38,820 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,977 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,567 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,277 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,428 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,136 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 16,049 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 7,550 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 6,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 5,329 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 VKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA56 VKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA56 VKU registered?

EA56 VKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is EA56 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 VKU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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