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RO56 VCE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,331 mi
Last recorded160,331 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 VCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 160,331 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 160,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 150,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

rear heat shield slightly loose

Pass 28 Sep 2021 140,337 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 140,337 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Advise n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 135,433 miles

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

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2020 135,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn both edges

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2019 126,389 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 113,436 miles

child seat fitted

front and rear suspension corroded

front reg damaged

wipers worn

Fail 11 Oct 2018 113,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

child seat fitted

front and rear suspension corroded

front reg damaged

wipers worn

Pass 10 Aug 2017 98,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,311 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,955 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside & offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres look to be wearing on inners

Fail 12 Aug 2015 79,955 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to nearside & offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres look to be wearing on inners

Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,611 miles

2xchild seats

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,765 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,221 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,803 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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RO56 VCE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RO56 VCE, 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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RO56 VCE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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