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WJ56 VKV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,244 mi
Last recorded94,244 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 VKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 94,244 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 94,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,515 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jan 2020 77,911 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 70,237 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 70,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 58,999 miles

Nearside Rear side wall of tyre perished

Fail 5 Jan 2018 58,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear side wall of tyre perished

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 48,490 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,559 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 38,706 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,706 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2014 33,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 28,922 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 28,922 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,699 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 13,653 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 11,755 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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WJ56 VKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJ56 VKV, 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 WJ56 VKV registered?

WJ56 VKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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