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HV56 CLY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,585 mi
Last recorded94,585 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 CLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 94,585 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 94,573 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 93,345 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 93,345 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle bushes deteriated but not resulting in any movem ent

Fail 30 Jan 2019 89,061 miles

Emissions not tested unable too pick up reading due too misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,061 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2017 75,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,126 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs are lipped

headlamp leveller adjusted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

offside rear tyre is starting to perish and also has a nail in it

Fail 2 Mar 2016 68,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs are lipped

headlamp leveller adjusted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

offside rear tyre is starting to perish and also has a nail in it

Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,260 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded at rear

Fail 27 Feb 2015 61,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust system becoming corroded at rear

Pass 15 Mar 2014 54,284 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 49,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 44,756 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,238 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,775 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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HV56 CLY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HV56 CLY, 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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HV56 CLY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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