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RF06 PRZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,151 mi
Last recorded73,151 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 PRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,387 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 64,387 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension excessively corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,720 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 58,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,001 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)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fronrt registration plate cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,818 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 46,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 38,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,982 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,276 miles

handbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.Engine warning slight is on,ok at test.

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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RF06 PRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF06 PRZ, 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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RF06 PRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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