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HJ56 MXU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,348 mi
Last recorded128,348 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 MXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 128,348 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 128,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (flexible pipe snapped) (7.1.2)

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

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 118,666 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 113,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,898 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,576 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

wipers poor performance

Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,030 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 56,030 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Sep 2012 40,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,191 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 18,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 18,265 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,718 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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HJ56 MXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ56 MXU, 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 HJ56 MXU registered?

HJ56 MXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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