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MA56 JAO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,465 mi
Last recorded133,465 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 JAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 133,465 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 133,464 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,316 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 113,802 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 113,802 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 109,175 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 106,897 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Sep 2014 106,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,353 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front lower arm rear bush has slight play

nearside front tyre worn badly bald on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 88,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front lower arm rear bush has slight play

nearside front tyre worn badly bald on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,679 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 63,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,513 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,857 miles

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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MA56 JAO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MA56 JAO, 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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MA56 JAO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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