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AF56 TGN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,887 mi
Last recorded101,887 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 TGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 101,887 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 101,887 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 91,117 miles

offside front and rear tyre walls perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2014 86,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,402 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 79,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 79,782 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 79,709 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,209 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,416 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 53,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,973 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,872 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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AF56 TGN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF56 TGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 TGN registered?

AF56 TGN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AF56 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 TGN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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