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PJ56 UEC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,237 mi
Last recorded65,237 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 UEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,237 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked, condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,947 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 62,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,315 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,126 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,336 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,351 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 47,351 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,045 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 44,045 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 39,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,056 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,280 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,796 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 19,024 miles

Both front tyres slightly edging

Pass 12 Dec 2009 16,313 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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PJ56 UEC 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 82.4%.

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 PJ56 UEC, 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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PJ56 UEC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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