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EO56 FTE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 FTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015

4 tyres worn low-oilk leak-exhauist and flexi corroded.deteriated

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment x2 front shockers/and top mount bearings slightly deteriated (2.5.A.1c)

all 4 coil springs corroded-rear and front lights slightly interacting

all lights interacting slightly

second hand front shockers fitted-x2 front top mounts slight lift

x2 front shockers second hand fitted/x2 front coil springs corroded/x2 front shoxkers damp

Fail 18 Nov 2015

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicator not working o/s/f/ (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f/ (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber detached n/s/f/ upper strut mount broken/coil springs incorrect located (2.7.2b)

Shock absorber detached o/s/f/ upper strut bearing broken/coil spring incorrecely located (2.7.2b)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r/ (1.2.1b)

4 tyres worn low-oilk leak-exhauist and flexi corroded.deteriated

all 4 coil springs corroded-rear and front lights slightly interacting

Pass 24 Nov 2014 56,292 miles

engine management light on-indicator switch slightly sticking-exhaust system corroded-exhaust flexi deteriated-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly

x2 rear coil springs corroded-engine and gearbox mountings defective

Fail 21 Nov 2014 56,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on-indicator switch slightly sticking-exhaust system corroded-exhaust flexi deteriated-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly

x2 rear coil springs corroded-engine and gearbox mountings defective

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,109 miles

wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-n/s/f link boot slightly deteriorated-front d bushes have slight movement-exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated-steering rack covered in some oil, but no visble leaks

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,276 miles

engine light on

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

oil leak from engine area

wishbone bushes presihing

Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Feb 2011 33,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,120 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate loss

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 FTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

EO56 FTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is EO56 FTE safe to buy?

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