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RE56 RFX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,109 mi
Last recorded122,109 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 RFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 122,109 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 113,129 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 106,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 106,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 106,059 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre scrubbed on edges

offside trear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2020 103,669 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 103,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 96,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 89,236 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 89,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flaxi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 82,302 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,658 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 68,020 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,635 miles

OSF tyre punctured

OSR tyre perished with a puncture

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,435 miles

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

rear tyres side walls in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,031 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,522 miles

n/s/r tyre under inflated [6psi] inflated to 30psi

Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,707 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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RE56 RFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RE56 RFX, 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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RE56 RFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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