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PK56 UHD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 UHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026
Pass 24 Jan 2025
Pass 19 Jan 2024
Pass 19 Jan 2023
Fail 19 Jan 2023

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back section exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022

both front tyres very low tread

front brakes low

power steering leak

Fail 18 Jan 2022

Headlamp aim too low both front headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres very low tread

front brakes low

power steering leak

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021
Pass 21 Jan 2020 63,807 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 61,715 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 59,751 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 59,977 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,019 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 47,615 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 47,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 40,950 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,693 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 13,686 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE SLOW PUNCTURE

O/S/FRONT BRAKE HAS LOWER READING OF 40 THAN N/S/FRONT,

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 13,686 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE SLOW PUNCTURE

O/S/FRONT BRAKE HAS LOWER READING OF 40 THAN N/S/FRONT,

Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,319 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 18,889 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 13,018 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 UHD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK56 UHD registered?

PK56 UHD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is PK56 UHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK56 UHD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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