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HJ56 VVB

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2024

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp dips the wrong way. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Reaches stop, no reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 142,772 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment park brake travel slightly high. (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes worn and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 130,749 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jul 2022 130,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 113,770 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 7 Jul 2020 107,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 103,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 103,588 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,643 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,575 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 86,784 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 74,815 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 74,815 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,345 miles

ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN AND ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,375 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front wing damaged

offside rear tyre perishing on outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,574 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front wing dented

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 16 Oct 2012 42,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front wing dented

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,010 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,467 miles

all tyres starting to perish

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,055 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front & rear tyres starting to perish

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 VVB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VVB, 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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HJ56 VVB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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