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KW56 BFN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,097 mi
Last recorded115,097 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 BFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 115,097 miles

N/s outer cv boot damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 115,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both joints (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/s outer cv boot damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 106,305 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 103,305 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

N/s outer cv boot damaged / seeping grease

Slight crack in n/s windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2020 100,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 100,872 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,714 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 91,466 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,586 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 88,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,224 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 77,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2015 77,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr bump stop deteriorated

wiper split front

Pass 29 Dec 2012 69,279 miles

Screen marked by defective wiper

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 69,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Screen marked by defective wiper

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 55,620 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 55,620 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,333 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,171 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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KW56 BFN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KW56 BFN, 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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KW56 BFN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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