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WR56 AHV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,558 mi
Last recorded140,558 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 AHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 140,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 140,360 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Electronic power steering that is 'fly by wire' has the angle of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the angle of the road wheels to the extent that the steering is adversely affected (2.6 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 131,597 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 131,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 117,210 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack n/s (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 106,424 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,298 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 106,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,958 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 87,958 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,083 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,354 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,010 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,593 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,521 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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WR56 AHV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WR56 AHV, 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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WR56 AHV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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