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RJ56 FFW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 FFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front head light lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges wearing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 109,616 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Boot lid slightly loose boot damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 109,616 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front head lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Boot lid slightly loose boot damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 100,071 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 100,071 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 94,107 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre has badly worn on the inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2020 94,107 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre has badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,480 miles

exhaust system corroding

transmission oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2019 84,480 miles

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

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroding

transmission oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,571 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 78,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,435 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 75,410 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 69,227 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 30 Apr 2016 69,225 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,362 miles

front lower arm bushes splitting away

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2014 49,579 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,795 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,813 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre treads getting low

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,411 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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RJ56 FFW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FFW, 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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RJ56 FFW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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