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FY56 HVX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,537 mi
Last recorded67,537 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 HVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,537 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185/60 HR 14 ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 67,537 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185/60 HR 14 ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near/side and off/side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,818 miles

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust flexi section damaged

minor leak of exhaust gasses at centre section

Fail 14 Feb 2018 62,818 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust flexi section damaged

minor leak of exhaust gasses at centre section

Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,239 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 55,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,029 miles

Nearside Front tyre is bald on the outer edge.

Nearside Rear tyre is badly perished.

Offside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Offside Rear has runflat damage to both sidewalls and a bulge starting.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,190 miles

no engine oil showing on dipstick

Fail 26 Aug 2015 47,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

no engine oil showing on dipstick

Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,420 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 41,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,562 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,854 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,818 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 27,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009
Fail 18 Sep 2009 23,178 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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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FY56 HVX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY56 HVX, 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 FY56 HVX registered?

FY56 HVX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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