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RJ56 SFF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 SFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 53,499 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021

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

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter pin hole

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

mileage unreadable

Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,127 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,860 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 50,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,405 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,154 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,315 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,674 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,001 miles

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,346 miles

both reasr tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,787 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,962 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,338 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 15,996 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 SFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFF, 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 SFF registered?

RJ56 SFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is RJ56 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ56 SFF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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