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PJ56 UWA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,929 mi
Last recorded95,929 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s and n/s front tyres 3 ml

Fail 17 Oct 2018 95,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s and n/s front tyres 3 ml

Pass 20 Dec 2017 84,823 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 84,795 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 74,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the flex pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

both fronts brake pads are getting thin

has underneath covers fitted

near side front tyre is cracking on the outer side wall

Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,156 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,855 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 56,770 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 56,731 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n earside rear tyre has age cracks on sidewall

offside rear tyre has age cracks on sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,492 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 36,486 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 27,728 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,445 miles

Handbrake travel becoming excessive.

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 19,445 miles

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

Handbrake travel becoming excessive.

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

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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PJ56 UWA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PJ56 UWA, 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 UWA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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