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PK56 WPO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 WPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,338 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall scrubbed

Offside Front tread worn close to tread wear indicators

Rear exhaust corroded

high level brake light not working

Fail 4 Oct 2018 61,335 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall scrubbed

Offside Front tread worn close to tread wear indicators

Rear exhaust corroded

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,762 miles

Front exhaust outer cover split and rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 56,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front exhaust outer cover split and rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,937 miles

rear section of exhaust rusty

rear wiper worn

Fail 4 Jun 2016 50,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

eml on

Pass 16 May 2015 47,056 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin heavily corroded but no leak of gasses.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2015 47,056 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin heavily corroded but no leak of gasses.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 39,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres badly cracking

centre stop light not working

engine management warning light illuminated

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer wall

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres badly cracking

centre stop light not working

engine management warning light illuminated

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer wall

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2013 29,470 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 29,466 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,509 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,168 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)

all four tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,018 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 16,984 miles

both front tyres worn on edges, nearside just in legal limits

Pass 2 Nov 2009 15,700 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 WPO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WPO, 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 WPO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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