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OY56 FBN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 FBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020

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))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 72,961 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 72,961 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 67,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,376 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,024 miles

both rear tyres starting to perished and deterioate

damage to n/s rear light lense - repair tape

fog light switch broken but still operative at present

front exhaust flexi deterioating

handbrake travel

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 60,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to perished and deterioate

damage to n/s rear light lense - repair tape

fog light switch broken but still operative at present

front exhaust flexi deterioating

handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,892 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 53,892 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,072 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate / crack

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate / crack

Fail 31 Jul 2012 40,072 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate / crack

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate / crack

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,866 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,494 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/b both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,453 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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OY56 FBN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OY56 FBN, 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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OY56 FBN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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