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FV56 EAK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 EAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2023

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022

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

Pass 13 May 2021
Fail 12 May 2021

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 127,228 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,753 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2017

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2017

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)

Pass 3 May 2016 102,475 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 102,468 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 94,697 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2015 94,553 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,772 miles

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2012 73,320 miles

n/s/r tyre badly cracked on sidewall

Fail 28 Sep 2012 73,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,948 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,893 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,699 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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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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