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VU56 HCN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,322 mi
Last recorded49,322 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 HCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,322 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,501 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn very low on outter edge

offside front tyre badly perrished

rear seat removed for re-test

Fail 3 Mar 2015 46,501 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn very low on outter edge

offside front tyre badly perrished

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,233 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 44,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,395 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,830 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

surface cracks/tears in tread area of nearside rear tyre

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2009 34,017 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 34,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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VU56 HCN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU56 HCN, 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 VU56 HCN registered?

VU56 HCN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is VU56 HCN safe to buy?

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