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VO56 EXF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,312 mi
Last recorded56,312 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 EXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,312 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 56,311 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 51,158 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 51,158 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 46,955 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 46,955 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 44,304 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,663 miles

Offside Front Wearing uneven on edges

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,241 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,966 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,188 miles

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 9 Sep 2010 18,560 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 12,562 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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VO56 EXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXF, 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 EXF registered?

VO56 EXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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