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RJ56 XXF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,567 mi
Last recorded142,567 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 142,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 142,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 133,545 miles

accident damage to vehicle

front no plate cracked

nearside headlamp lense deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Nov 2017 133,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside 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)

accident damage to vehicle

front no plate cracked

nearside headlamp lense deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Nov 2016 125,714 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

accident damage to vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2016 125,713 miles

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 114,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 27 Nov 2015 114,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 24 Nov 2014 102,208 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread

front no plate damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,305 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2012 86,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2012 86,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front pads very low recomend replacement a.s.a.p

undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,640 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 63,110 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,233 miles

all hub caps missing.

long hand brake travell.

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 XXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XXF, 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 XXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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