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L14 BYM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,830 mi
Last recorded83,830 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 BYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,830 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 83,830 miles

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

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

HEAT SHIELD INSECURE /REAR

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,970 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,908 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and minor leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2016 51,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and minor leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,847 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 29,532 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,806 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 23,767 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 20,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 20,634 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 17,359 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,408 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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L14 BYM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L14 BYM, 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 L14 BYM registered?

L14 BYM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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