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RF56 HDX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,279 mi
Last recorded112,279 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 HDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,279 miles

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

Offside Front front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2020 112,278 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2019

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 104,793 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,195 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 84,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,553 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,782 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

nsr door damaged/nsr body quarter damage

Fail 23 Nov 2015 64,782 miles

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)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

engine undertray

nsr door damaged/nsr body quarter damage

Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,544 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 58,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 51,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,899 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 17,768 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 17,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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RF56 HDX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RF56 HDX, 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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What year was RF56 HDX registered?

RF56 HDX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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