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VN56 DWE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,925 mi
Last recorded79,925 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 DWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 79,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 78,222 miles

Nearside Front Damange to bumper

Nearside Front Damange to bumper

Rear Brake imbalance requirements only just met

Fail 9 Jan 2017 78,222 miles

Nearside Front Damange to bumper

Nearside Front Damange to bumper

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

Rear Brake imbalance requirements only just met

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,474 miles

n/s/f damage to bumper

n/s/f tyre perrishing

Fail 12 Jan 2016 71,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f damage to bumper

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,966 miles

n/s/f damage to bumper

Fail 20 Nov 2014 62,980 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f slight body damage

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,562 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight perrishing to sidewall

Fail 29 Oct 2013 54,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight perrishing to sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Dipstick loose (was rubbing on rear or water pump pulley)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 29,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Dipstick loose (was rubbing on rear or water pump pulley)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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)

front tyres worn unevenly suggesting front wheel alignment needs checking

Fail 27 Oct 2009 20,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn unevenly suggesting front wheel alignment needs checking

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 DWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN56 DWE, 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 VN56 DWE registered?

VN56 DWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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