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PK56 WPM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,689 mi
Last recorded53,689 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 53,689 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2016 53,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 43,894 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine management light on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 7 Nov 2015 43,894 miles

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

Child seat fitted

Engine management light on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 31,406 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 31,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 24,736 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 19,106 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 15,483 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 11,902 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 6,857 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 6,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 WPM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK56 WPM, 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 WPM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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