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HN56 ELC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,905 mi
Last recorded139,905 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 ELC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 139,905 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 139,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 124,010 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 124,010 miles

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 85,559 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 85,559 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,771 miles

Dent in nearside front wheel

Front wipers are starting to smear

Slightly long hand brake free play

dent in nearside rear wheel

Fail 15 Sep 2015 64,771 miles

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

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

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

Dent in nearside front wheel

Front wipers are starting to smear

Slightly long hand brake free play

dent in nearside rear wheel

Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,372 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

Both rear shock absorbers bump stops broken away

Front brake pads low & discs worn

Handbrake reserve travel low

Nail in offside rear tyre & worn unevenly

Nearside bumper scuffed

Nearside driveshaft gaiter weeping

Nearside mirror trim damaged

Offside rear bumper area damaged

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,983 miles

dent in nearside front wheel rim inner

offside front tyre wear inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2013 48,983 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

dent in nearside front wheel rim inner

front wiper blades judder

offside front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2010 25,203 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Nearside rear tyre has slight perishing on outer side wall

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,288 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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HN56 ELC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN56 ELC, 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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HN56 ELC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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