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VN56 DWW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,218 mi
Last recorded122,218 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 DWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 122,218 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 122,045 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight has water ingress

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroded

both track rod end rubbers splitting

Fail 20 Sep 2023 121,913 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,908 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 109,365 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 109,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,441 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 101,173 miles

Plastic under covers present at time of test

Fail 10 Sep 2019 101,173 miles

Emissions not tested Lambda high due to obvious exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic under covers present at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2018 99,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Plastic under covers present at time of test

Fail 13 Sep 2018 99,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Plastic under covers present at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2017 90,384 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 90,384 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,991 miles

Nearside Front Wheel trim missing.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Both. (4.1.D.1e)

Under trays fitted.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 75,649 miles

N/S/F internal door handle defective but functions as intended.

Fail 12 Sep 2015 75,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres starting to perish. Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Engine management light on.

N/S/F internal door handle defective but functions as intended.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,838 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 67,835 miles

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

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)

washer jet worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,448 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,106 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,719 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,007 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 DWW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VN56 DWW, 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 DWW registered?

VN56 DWW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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