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FD56 EAE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,578 mi
Last recorded100,578 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 EAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 100,578 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 100,578 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,472 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished to cords on outer sidewall and on legal limits

Fail 19 Dec 2016 92,469 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear tyre perished to cords on outer sidewall and on legal limits

Pass 16 Dec 2015 84,176 miles

EML on

off-side rear tyre outer sidewall perished to cords

Fail 16 Dec 2015 84,176 miles

EML on

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

off-side rear tyre outer sidewall perished to cords

Pass 4 Dec 2014 75,549 miles

e.m.l.on

Fail 4 Dec 2014 75,549 miles

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

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

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

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

e.m.l.on

Fail 12 Dec 2013 70,041 miles

EML on

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

off-side front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bind on off-side rear brake

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,041 miles

EML on

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

off-side front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bind on off-side rear brake

Fail 26 Nov 2012 62,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,230 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished and cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2011 53,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished and cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,938 miles

front number plate cracked.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 45,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked.

Fail 20 Nov 2009 36,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,979 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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FD56 EAE 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 50%.

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 FD56 EAE, 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 FD56 EAE registered?

FD56 EAE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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