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KW56 BFO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,111 mi
Last recorded109,111 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 109,111 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shockabsorber dirt cover detached

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot floor corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres scrubbed inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 109,111 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working nearside and offside (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shockabsorber dirt cover detached

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot floor corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres scrubbed inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 97,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 86,587 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 81,916 miles

Both Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight Perishing to Both Rear Tyre's

Fail 16 Dec 2019 81,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight Perishing to Both Rear Tyre's

Pass 3 Dec 2018 74,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 68,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 61,236 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel slightly long (3.1.6b)

underbody covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2016 61,236 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel slightly long (3.1.6b)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,205 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,117 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 48,067 miles

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

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

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

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 35,272 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 30,137 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 25,175 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,537 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 BFO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red 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 KW56 BFO, 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 BFO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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