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HW56 FUH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023

Coolant level low

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective producing no dipped beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective producing no dipped beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

Rear tailgate struts --- WARNING BEWARE--

Pass 4 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension frame front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 98,586 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,116 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,305 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre walls perished

Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,906 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,159 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,484 miles

near side rear tyre side wall poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,187 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,596 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 40,596 miles

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 8 Oct 2010 37,395 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,298 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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HW56 FUH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW56 FUH, 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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HW56 FUH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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