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HG56 OTM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,535 mi
Last recorded82,535 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 OTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 82,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 68,787 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,926 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 59,894 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both front tyres low in tread

Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,183 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 49,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,659 miles

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

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

both front tyres have cuts to sidewalls

both rear tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

Fail 29 Oct 2012 40,659 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres have cuts to sidewalls

both rear tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,964 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 18,749 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 18,749 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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HG56 OTM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HG56 OTM, 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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HG56 OTM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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