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VK56 PMX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,025 mi
Last recorded82,025 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 PMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,025 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Metal pipes on steering rack corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush has movement but intact (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 82,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper broken causing large jagged edge (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Metal pipes on steering rack corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush has movement but intact (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 78,053 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks on the inner side wall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system has surface corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2016 78,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks on the inner side wall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,265 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 73,264 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened servo pipe (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 67,472 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,472 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre side walls started to crack

Fail 17 Oct 2013 53,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre side walls started to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,380 miles

both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes started to split

Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,510 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,820 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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VK56 PMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VK56 PMX, 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 VK56 PMX registered?

VK56 PMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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