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VU56 OTM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

205,902 mi
Last recorded205,902 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 OTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 205,902 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing Between Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 205,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing Between Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 193,571 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 May 2019 180,117 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 167,663 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 May 2018 167,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 150,955 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 130,758 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 130,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 110,077 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 110,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 90,417 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 90,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 70,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,543 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,598 miles

O/S wiper blade split.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,042 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,571 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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VU56 OTM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

VU56 OTM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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