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EU56 WMY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,263 mi
Last recorded104,263 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 WMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,263 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 104,263 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has been replaced with a used questionable tyre . Vehicle owner advised of the use of used tyre's. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tyre face. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,952 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 78,843 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 68,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 68,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 51,455 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 51,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulb was fitted (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 41,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 41,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,253 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,531 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,952 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 32,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,472 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,098 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Both rear tyres cracking on walls

Parking brake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,290 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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EU56 WMY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EU56 WMY, 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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EU56 WMY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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