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EO56 EXM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,900 mi
Last recorded128,900 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 EXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 128,900 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 128,890 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,572 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 120,565 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail perished (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 113,431 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 106,684 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 105,398 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 104,080 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 104,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 101,741 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2017 101,741 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2016 99,710 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 99,701 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported connector deteriorated (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 97,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 10,968 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 85,360 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 85,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,881 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 72,838 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 72,838 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,527 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 61,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 49,598 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,598 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 EXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EXM, 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 EO56 EXM registered?

EO56 EXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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