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WX56 ARO

2006 Volkswagen Motor Home

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

44,945 mi
Last recorded44,945 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Motor Home39,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 ARO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 44,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 44,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2025 44,400 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall splits to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 43,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 43,076 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 43,029 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 43,002 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting very rear section at chassis section. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leaking at O/S cylinder head. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting very rear section at chassis section. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 42,793 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal poor.

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wipers not parking. (3.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 42,786 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal poor.

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wipers not parking. (3.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 42,343 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside including various components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel behind valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 42,335 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside including various components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel behind valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 41,969 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle including various components have corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2019 41,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Bumper missing

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance / panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,873 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 38,458 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis and body has corrosion in multiple areas

Fail 20 Feb 2017 38,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Central Front Windscreen wipers Not always parking

Central Rear Oil leak

Under vehicle Black under sealed cover components Chassis, brake pipes, suspension

Fail 13 Feb 2017 38,404 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Central Front Windscreen wipers Not always parking

Central Rear Oil leak

Under vehicle Black under sealed cover components Chassis, brake pipes, suspension

Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,480 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,599 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 35,599 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,789 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle,suspension and braking conponents,wear in kingpins

Fail 17 Feb 2014 34,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion to underside ,suspension conponents,chassis and braking conponents

Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,918 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,723 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,188 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,963 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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WX56 ARO is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Home in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 39,994 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX56 ARO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WX56 ARO is a 2006 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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