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FL56 AKG

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,876 mi
Last recorded142,876 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 AKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 142,876 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Sep 2021 142,876 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 126,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 122,368 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 122,368 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 120,131 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 120,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 115,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 110,347 miles

both front tyres on 3.0mm ,with wear on inner edges

slight grease emission from nearside front outer constant velocity gaitor

Fail 29 Jul 2016 110,347 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres on 3.0mm ,with wear on inner edges

slight grease emission from nearside front outer constant velocity gaitor

Pass 31 Jul 2015 106,253 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion to remaining exhaust sections

power steering pipes and front coil springs corroded

slight exhaust leak from flexible joint on front pipe

Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,155 miles

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust front pipe flexible joint worn ,with minor exhaust blow

front brake discs worn ,front brake pads low

offside front antiroll bar link upper boot perished

slight smearing from front wiper blades

sligt engine noise at idle

Fail 26 Jul 2014 89,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres on close to legal limit (tyres on 1.9mm)

exhaust front pipe flexible joint worn ,with minor exhaust blow

front brake discs worn ,front brake pads low

offside front antiroll bar link upper boot perished

slight smearing from front wiper blades

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,994 miles

slight corrosion to both rear shockabsorbers

slight perishing and splitting to both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 25 Jul 2013 68,994 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

heavy corrosion to nearside rear coil spring

slight corrosion to both rear shockabsorbers

slight perishing and splitting to both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2012 51,031 miles

all coil springs corroded

slight travel on handbrake lever

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,681 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,992 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 22,992 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,954 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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FL56 AKG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey 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 FL56 AKG, 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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FL56 AKG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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