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PJ56 WKU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,939 mi
Last recorded53,939 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 WKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inside edge and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

accident damage to rear bumper

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 51,085 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

accident damage to rear bumper

under trays fitted

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,774 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,122 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s/f wing damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 5 Mar 2015 44,122 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s/f wing damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,761 miles

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

vehicle in general in a dirty condition

Fail 4 Mar 2014 34,760 miles

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

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

vehicle in general in a dirty condition

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,614 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 19,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,550 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 WKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PJ56 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

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

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