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EX56 VXG

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,686 mi
Last recorded113,686 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 113,686 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Apr 2022 115,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Apr 2021 95,208 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 95,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 89,246 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019
Pass 6 Jan 2018

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 79,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tail gat was opend from inside

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 72,533 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)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

tail gat was opend from inside

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,127 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,274 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 50,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,054 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,048 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 18,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EX56 VXG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EX56 VXG, 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 EX56 VXG registered?

EX56 VXG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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