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Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front outer loose big end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear springs and rear axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis and floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
n/s front fog light lens cracked
no reverse lights
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear perished with cuts but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
n/s front outer cv boot starting to deteriorate
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights come on with side lights (4.2.3 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nail in tyre n/s rear has a nail and tyre cracked ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear perished with cuts but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
n/s front outer cv boot starting to deteriorate
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
n/s/r tyre badly cracked on sidewall
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/r tyre badly cracked on sidewall
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FV56 EAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 FV56 EAK, 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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FV56 EAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 November 2006.
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