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HN56 TVJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,781 mi
Last recorded122,781 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 122,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Fail 21 Dec 2017 122,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Dec 2016 109,264 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 1 Dec 2016 109,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14/82H (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2015 99,673 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 99,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted OUTTER (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outter side wall 185/60/14/82H (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,228 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 89,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 79,786 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 4 Dec 2013 79,786 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 7 Dec 2012 69,522 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 69,521 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,769 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

The drivers side windscreen wiper is hitting the offside A pillar when operated.

The front bumper is scuffed on the nearside corner.

The front registration plate is cracked.

The front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen fairly badly.

The nearside indicator side repeater has condensation inside it.

The nearside wingmirror glass is badly cracked.

The nearside wingmirror outer caseing is missing.

The offside indicator side repeater has condensation inside it.

The rear registration plate is defaced due to general ageing.

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 47,522 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dent in n/s/r wing.

front no plate cracked still secure.

n/s wing mirror glass cracked.

n/s/f wing and bumper scuffed.

n/s/r tyre outter sidewallscuffed badly.

o/s/r tyre outter sidewall scuffed.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,522 miles

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

dent in n/s/r wing.

front no plate cracked still secure.

n/s wing mirror glass cracked.

n/s/f wing and bumper scuffed.

n/s/r tyre outter sidewallscuffed badly.

o/s/r tyre outter sidewall scuffed.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,995 miles

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

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

hand brake travel quite high.

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed.

wipers poor clearing screen.

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 TVJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TVJ, 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 TVJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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