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EO56 EWW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,329 mi
Last recorded90,329 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 EWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 90,329 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 90,329 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition flexi (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,142 miles

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,663 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 79,663 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 78,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S on metal (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened also lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer 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 incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and sidewall is perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,582 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 73,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,793 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 65,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,899 miles

2x rear tyres have cracks on sidewall but not deep enough to see or reach cords

Damage to n/s/f bumper

oil leak from engine area

Fail 20 Jun 2014 59,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

2x rear tyres have cracks on sidewall but not deep enough to see or reach cords

Damage to n/s/f bumper

oil leak from engine area

Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,792 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 49,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,000 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 34,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 29,122 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,780 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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EO56 EWW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EO56 EWW, 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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EO56 EWW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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