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HN56 TWL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,543 mi
Last recorded140,543 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 TWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 140,543 miles

EML light illuminated

Nearside Front tyre cracking heavily attention needed

Nearside Rear bumper corner damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

nearside and offside wiper blades split but still clearing screen

various vehicle under body protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 140,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light illuminated

Nearside Front tyre cracking heavily attention needed

Nearside Rear bumper corner damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

nearside and offside wiper blades split but still clearing screen

various vehicle under body protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 121,383 miles

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

n/s quater pannel damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2014 121,383 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s quater pannel damaged

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 99,842 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 99,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 79,597 miles

Both rear tyres cracking badly on inner and outewr sidewalls and also in the tread. Keep a check.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside washer not working.

Slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

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

Wipers smeary.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 61,021 miles

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

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

O/S/R tyre perished & has a divot in the sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 29 Nov 2011 61,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Headlight switch/relay fault, headlight cone on with sidelights and headlights can't be switched off

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

O/S/R tyre perished & has a divot in the sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 9 Dec 2010 45,448 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls, keep a check.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread, keep a check.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake operation a bit notchy.

Slight damage to outer sidewall of O/S/R tyre, but not to cords.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 45,448 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls, keep a check.

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread, keep a check.

Parking brake operation a bit notchy.

Slight damage to outer sidewall of O/S/R tyre, but not to cords.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,646 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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HN56 TWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TWL, 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 TWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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