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WF56 DFK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,446 mi
Last recorded63,446 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 DFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 63,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 62,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

middle to rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 62,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

middle to rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 55,288 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear boot lock damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2015 46,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front engine oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 3 Dec 2013 35,082 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn

Fail 3 Dec 2013 35,082 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 26,827 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre inner tyre wall is slightly cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 14,444 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,550 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 11,550 miles

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

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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WF56 DFK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WF56 DFK, 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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WF56 DFK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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