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MJ56 OGH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,912 mi
Last recorded56,912 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 OGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,912 miles

HEAT SHIELD BROKEN

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 56,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

HEAT SHIELD BROKEN

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,330 miles

eml on

rear wiper not cleaning

Fail 28 Oct 2014 46,330 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

eml on

rear wiper not cleaning

Pass 16 Nov 2013 41,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,960 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,536 miles

front tyres 2mm mark

Fail 18 Nov 2011 28,305 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 22,294 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 16,942 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 16,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MJ56 OGH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJ56 OGH, 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 MJ56 OGH registered?

MJ56 OGH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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