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VO56 DXF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,981 mi
Last recorded146,981 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 DXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2023 146,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner - Attention required (5.2.3 (e))

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

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))

Rear Seat belts not tested as no excess time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2022 142,491 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 142,491 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 137,284 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 132,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 128,222 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,833 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 110,540 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 110,529 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 107,105 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust rusty

side walls on rear tyres worn

Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,412 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres side walls pershed

Fail 30 Jan 2014 96,591 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 96,591 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,561 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,453 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 38,710 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 38,710 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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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VO56 DXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VO56 DXF, 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 VO56 DXF registered?

VO56 DXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is VO56 DXF safe to buy?

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