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VO56 XZD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 XZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016

both registration plates deteriorated

misting of oil around power steering pipe

Fail 1 Sep 2016

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both registration plates deteriorated

drivers windscreen wiper split but still clearing windscreen

misting of oil around power steering pipe

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,985 miles

all coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 84,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,382 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 29 Aug 2014 79,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,869 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,138 miles

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

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 7 Sep 2011 42,584 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 42,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,325 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 XZD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VO56 XZD, 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 XZD registered?

VO56 XZD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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