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RJ56 EUF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,405 mi
Last recorded116,405 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 EUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 116,405 miles

drivers door check strap broken

minor blow on front pipe flexi

Pass 4 Dec 2019 111,778 miles

check strap on off side door broken

front flexi of exhaust broken

Fail 4 Dec 2019 111,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working empty topped up (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

check strap on off side door broken

front flexi of exhaust broken

Pass 21 Nov 2018 105,444 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked by tow ball (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 105,444 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect way round. (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected cracked bigger 40mm (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked by tow ball (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking,play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box spilt slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,684 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,056 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box /pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 93,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box /pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 80,868 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear coil springs slight corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 80,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear coil springs slight corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,145 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,304 miles

both front tyre close to wear marks

Fail 7 Nov 2012 56,304 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyre close to wear marks

Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,511 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,295 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,424 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 25,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RJ56 EUF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RJ56 EUF, 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 RJ56 EUF registered?

RJ56 EUF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is RJ56 EUF safe to buy?

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