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PE56 DHU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,197 mi
Last recorded81,197 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 DHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 81,197 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 81,197 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 16,122 miles

front exhaust deteriorated and leaking.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 16,119 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front exhaust deteriorated and leaking.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 9 Jul 2019

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 5 Jul 2019

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

tailgate release faulty!

Pass 13 Oct 2017 71,858 miles

Both rear tyres splitting

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 71,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres splitting

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,685 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 66,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,413 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,878 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

can not access boot

Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,868 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,750 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 43,743 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 35,496 miles

N/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2010 28,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,343 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 22,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PE56 DHU 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 63.2%.

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 PE56 DHU, 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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PE56 DHU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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