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VU56 OTJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,840 mi
Last recorded101,840 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 OTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 101,840 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 101,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 101,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 101,282 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 100,234 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 99,006 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 99,005 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both not working (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 93,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 91,118 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 91,117 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 898,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,842 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 80,839 miles

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

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

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

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

E.M.light on

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

Pass 21 May 2013 69,256 miles

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 22 May 2012 61,541 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 61,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2011 47,983 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 40,366 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

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 OTJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OTJ, 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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VU56 OTJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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