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OU56 LDN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,639 mi
Last recorded105,639 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 LDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 105,639 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under-body has general corrosion including suspension components

Pass 5 Jan 2023 104,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 103,067 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 3,066 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,795 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 91,464 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 86,607 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on side walls/ worn thin advise replacing

Fail 13 Oct 2018 86,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre worn on side walls/ worn thin advise replacing

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,222 miles

area of a power steering fliud supply pipe damp,though not any serious leaks at time of test

exhaust system corroded in areas,not excess

Pass 2 Nov 2016 70,528 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 63,345 miles

chips on windscreen.

front exhaust-flexi section requires attention.

oil leak.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 63,224 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)

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

chips on windscreen.

front exhaust-flexi section requires attention.

oil leak.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,072 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Sep 2013 47,305 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,020 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks in

Fail 19 Oct 2012 34,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have small cracks in

Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,937 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf wheel trim missing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 6,743 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 4,721 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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OU56 LDN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU56 LDN, 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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OU56 LDN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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