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PK56 SKE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,842 mi
Last recorded60,842 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 SKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 60,842 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 57,958 miles

slight leak from radiator

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 56,370 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 56,368 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked to cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked to cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 54,390 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 54,388 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 53,869 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,496 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 52,494 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,022 miles

Rear nearside rear & offside rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewall.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 47,812 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,586 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,098 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 35,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,909 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,363 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,797 miles

wipers smear

Fail 4 Nov 2010 20,115 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,115 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 16,200 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 SKE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKE, 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 SKE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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