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1TAM249

2005 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

70,504 mi
Last recorded70,504 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration1TAM249
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 70,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 KICK TO RIGHT (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND CUT INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Speedometer operation impaired KM NOT MPH (7.8 (b) (i))

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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1TAM249 is a 2005 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 1TAM249, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1TAM249 registered?

1TAM249 is a 2005 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is 1TAM249 safe to buy?

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