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VK56 POA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,389 mi
Last recorded54,389 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 POA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,389 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 45,966 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 28 Oct 2016 45,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2015 38,888 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 28 Oct 2015 38,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,458 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front anti roll bar linkage, nyloc nut is ineffective.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 16,439 miles

Both front tyres have started to cut out the edges slightly.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 16,439 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have started to cut out the edges slightly.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 12,758 miles

Front wipers smear

Fail 6 Oct 2011 12,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front wipers smear

Pass 4 Oct 2010 8,194 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 5,928 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 POA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 POA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK56 POA registered?

VK56 POA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is VK56 POA safe to buy?

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