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EJ56 RYP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,420 mi
Last recorded83,420 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 83,420 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 78,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2022 78,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,706 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 67,218 miles

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2020 67,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 62,806 miles

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

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

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2018 54,534 miles

rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,485 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,649 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,769 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 40,174 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,023 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,547 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 34,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,264 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,987 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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EJ56 RYP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ56 RYP, 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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EJ56 RYP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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