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VK56 ZVB

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,233 mi
Last recorded119,233 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 119,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 119,230 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 113,017 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 105,871 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wheel covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 98,379 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 98,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,653 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 89,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 82,010 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2010 71,054 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 55,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to offside door mirror

Pass 21 Nov 2009 55,723 miles

damage to offside door mirror

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 ZVB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VK56 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

VK56 ZVB is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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