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FV56 RJO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,959 mi
Last recorded99,959 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 RJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 99,959 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear coil spring corroded but not deemed excessive

Fail 28 Jan 2020 99,957 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear coil spring corroded but not deemed excessive

Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,193 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wing damaged.

Offside Front Outer Sidewall perishing.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 86,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Mount. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Mount. (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wing damaged.

Offside Front Outer Sidewall perishing.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,052 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,831 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,676 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracks in the side walls

Fail 17 Sep 2015 79,629 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum hose (3.6.A.1)

both rear tyres have slight cracks in the side walls

Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,515 miles

sidewalls on both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,441 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 54,692 miles

Front Brakes getting low

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,692 miles

Front Brakes getting low

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,455 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,418 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 32,418 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RJO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJO, 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 FV56 RJO registered?

FV56 RJO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is FV56 RJO safe to buy?

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