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VU56 PFK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,774 mi
Last recorded93,774 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 93,774 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 88,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 79,107 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 77,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 75,448 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,828 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 73,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,897 miles

Rear Tyres worn unevenly.

coil spring corroded Both OSR & OSF. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 71,883 miles

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

Rear Tyres worn unevenly.

coil spring corroded Both OSR & OSF. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2017 64,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,290 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jan 2015 57,484 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre rippling on inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2012 44,474 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,307 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,353 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,173 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 PFK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VU56 PFK, 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 PFK registered?

VU56 PFK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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