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OV56 URH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,652 mi
Last recorded114,652 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 URH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 114,652 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2017 114,652 miles

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

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,303 miles

front coil springs getting rusty, os top mount poor condition

wipers/washer poor action

Pass 11 Mar 2015 91,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 91,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 85,403 miles

1. CAMBELT APPEARS TO BE DUE. NO RECORD IN SERVICE BOOK

2. NS FRONT ARB LINK BALLJOINT GAITER SPLIT.

3. SUMP IS RUSTING. RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,694 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside door strap broken

screen washers not working correctly but cleaning screen

wiring connection hanging by brake master cylinder

Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,694 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

both rear tyres perished

screen washers not working correctly but cleaning screen

wiring connection hanging by brake master cylinder

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,445 miles

General corrosion to exhaust

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

slight oil leak

sump corroded

wipers poor

Fail 30 Mar 2012 73,445 miles

General corrosion to exhaust

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

slight oil leak

sump corroded

wipers poor

Pass 26 Mar 2011 54,079 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,179 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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OV56 URH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV56 URH, 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 OV56 URH registered?

OV56 URH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is OV56 URH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 URH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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