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OE56 BXS

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,492 mi
Last recorded104,492 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 BXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 104,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 104,492 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,227 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing un evenly on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

impact damage to ns door

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 96,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing un evenly on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

impact damage to ns door

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on both edges advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides cracked (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 89,146 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on both edges advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides cracked (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,443 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,235 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 72,395 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 72,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 64,183 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 64,183 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,441 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 56,440 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,745 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 38,745 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 37,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,095 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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OE56 BXS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OE56 BXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE56 BXS registered?

OE56 BXS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is OE56 BXS safe to buy?

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