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JP55 JTP

2016 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,891 mi
Last recorded76,891 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP55 JTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 76,891 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 99,376 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 99,376 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 69,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 91,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 91,800 miles

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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 59,740 miles

Central Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 85,031 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 48,764 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 83,190 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 38,973 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 78,029 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 75,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 28,741 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,238 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 15,625 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 15,551 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 68,607 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 67,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,994 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 21 Oct 2017 59,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking.

engine management light on

Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,123 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Oct 2015 49,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,577 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,315 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking slightly

front flexi exhaust deteriorating/ slight blow

Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,065 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)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,914 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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JP55 JTP is a 2016 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JP55 JTP, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JP55 JTP is a 2016 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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