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RK56 SEY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,198 mi
Last recorded82,198 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 SEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,198 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 82,150 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,346 miles

Offside Front door check strap noisy and notchy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,010 miles

Exhaust system corroding, flexi pipe worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 67,009 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroding, flexi pipe worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 61,665 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre badly cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,453 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

N/S/R Tyre worn on side walls

Fail 30 Jun 2017 56,453 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

N/S/R Tyre worn on side walls

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,890 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S rear

Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 38,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,888 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,492 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,502 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 12,752 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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RK56 SEY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK56 SEY, 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 RK56 SEY registered?

RK56 SEY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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