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PY56 AWZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

82,973 mi
Last recorded82,973 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 AWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 82,973 miles

Nearside Front bumper and wing damaged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear body panel damaged

Offside door check strap broken

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2017 82,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front bumper and wing damaged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear body panel damaged

Offside door check strap broken

both front tyres worn on edges

engine management light staying on

Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,648 miles

Nearside side panel damaged

Offside door check strap broken

engine management light staying on

oil low

Fail 10 Dec 2016 75,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside side panel damaged

Offside door check strap broken

engine management light staying on

front exhaust in poor condition

oil low

Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,981 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light staying on

panel damage to n/s

Fail 15 Dec 2015 68,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light staying on

panel damage to n/s

Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,094 miles

engine management light staying on

o/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed and cracking

Fail 3 Dec 2014 62,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light staying on

o/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed and cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2013 55,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light staying on

o/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 14 Dec 2012 49,225 miles

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

engine oil low

n/s body panels damaged

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Dec 2012 49,225 miles

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

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

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

engine oil low

n/s body panels damaged

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,031 miles

n/s front wing damaged

o/s rear tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 43,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front wing damaged

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 35,315 miles

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 17 Dec 2010 35,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 28 Nov 2009 25,325 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 25,325 miles

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

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

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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PY56 AWZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 PY56 AWZ, 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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PY56 AWZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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