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PK56 SHV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,458 mi
Last recorded81,458 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 SHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 81,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,730 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 64,917 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,701 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,915 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 41,449 miles

Both front console bush' starting to split

Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,800 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 33,800 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,005 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 13,584 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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PK56 SHV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PK56 SHV, 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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PK56 SHV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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