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VN56 BKU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,394 mi
Last recorded73,394 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 BKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 64,352 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 55,246 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 50,659 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,563 miles

Nail in tyre Thorn in inside shoulder of front offside tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2020 50,553 miles

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

Nail in tyre Thorn in inside shoulder of front offside tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,025 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 48,998 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside, corrected at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 45,837 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,255 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,777 miles

both rear tyres cracked

engine wet with oil

front pads low

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,377 miles

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

all four tyres have cracking in the tread

Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,339 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 28,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 24,771 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 24,761 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 19,459 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,022 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 14,095 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 12,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 12,831 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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VN56 BKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VN56 BKU, 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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VN56 BKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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