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VN56 URY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2017

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016

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)

Pass 13 May 2015

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 29,420 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,596 miles

air bag light on

n s r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 12 Mar 2013 26,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light on

n s r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,880 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

os rear body and chassis extensive repaired and covered

os rear seatbelt dose not fully retract

Pass 15 Mar 2011

vehicle has clearly had a repair too offside rear quatar panel too sill and chassis , it has been heavly undersealed and body applied makeing an assment of repair difficult

Fail 15 Mar 2011

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle has clearly had a repair too offside rear quatar panel too sill and chassis , it has been heavly undersealed and body applied makeing an assment of repair difficult

Pass 30 Oct 2009 11,679 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 11,679 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 URY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red 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 VN56 URY, 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 URY registered?

VN56 URY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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