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RE56 RFY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,819 mi
Last recorded112,819 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 RFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2024 112,819 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Coolant below minimum

Coolant leak

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Also Buckle & Locking Mechanism not inspected

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deterioration to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Engine Oil starting to leak onto exhaust posing fire risk

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,946 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 105,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 102,372 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 102,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 99,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,983 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 82,020 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,283 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 78,283 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,791 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,150 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,692 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,024 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Oct 2014 55,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Nov 2013 51,122 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perrish on side wall

offside rear bump stop starting to perrish

rear tyres starting to perrish on side walls

Fail 5 Nov 2013 51,122 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)

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

nearside front tyre starting to perrish on side wall

offside rear bump stop starting to perrish

rear tyres starting to perrish on side walls

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,738 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,873 miles

front tyres worn on edge

scrach in windscren

Fail 10 Oct 2011 39,873 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on edge

scrach in windscren

Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,371 miles

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

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

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 RFY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RE56 RFY, 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 RFY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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