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HJ56 UTK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,155 mi
Last recorded107,155 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 UTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 107,155 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 107,155 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 101,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2019 101,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all four coil springs slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear seats folded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 80,698 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 80,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,662 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 73,662 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

noise from offside front wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 67,654 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,777 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,387 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wipers

front brakes dicsc wearing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,649 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 UTK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTK, 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 UTK registered?

HJ56 UTK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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