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PJ56 WKR

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,396 mi
Last recorded129,396 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 WKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 129,396 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 129,273 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 129,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 121,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 121,488 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 112,151 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 109,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 96,675 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,585 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,687 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

incorrect tyre speed rating fitted to rear of vehicle

Fail 27 Dec 2013 56,651 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

incorrect tyre speed rating fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 31 Dec 2012 38,381 miles

unable to open boot. access gained through rear seats.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 25,175 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 16,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyre side walls deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2009 12,836 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 WKR is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WKR, 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 PJ56 WKR registered?

PJ56 WKR is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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