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KX06 RCH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 RCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers isecure

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 May 2019

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers isecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 152,001 miles
Fail 9 May 2018

Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open the bonnet (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush on the nsf arm (2.4.G.2)

boot wont open

both rear brakes binding

Pass 7 Dec 2016 142,159 miles

osf door cheque strap loose

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 16 Nov 2016 142,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone bush has split and is not holding the arm central (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone bush has split and is not holding the arm central (2.4.G.2)

drivers door cheque strap loose

Pass 13 Nov 2015 133,435 miles

engine over heated

Fail 10 Nov 2015 133,399 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine over heated

Pass 15 Oct 2014 111,681 miles

crack in screen out of swept area

slight play in front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,516 miles

screen border line large crack at top of screen

Pass 19 Sep 2012 71,871 miles

condition of offside wiper blade

crack in screen out of swept area

offside front seat belt slightly damaged

play in both front wiishbone rear bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,231 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,011 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 24,011 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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KX06 RCH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KX06 RCH, 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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What year was KX06 RCH registered?

KX06 RCH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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