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AK56 RFO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,667 mi
Last recorded100,667 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 RFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,667 miles

coolant loss suspect fan not working

o/s head lamp image deteriorating (water ingress)

o/s/r brake results indicate slight repair required

tail exhaust deteriorating

tail exhaust deteriorating

Fail 26 Oct 2020 100,667 miles

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

coolant loss suspect fan not working

o/s head lamp image deteriorating (water ingress)

o/s/r brake results indicate slight repair required

tail exhaust deteriorating

tail exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2019 97,860 miles

n/s/f roll link deteriorating

tail exhaust deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2019 97,860 miles

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

n/s/f roll link deteriorating

tail exhaust deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2018 94,844 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front anti roll bar linkrod has slight play in a ball joint

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge & perished in tread

Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,610 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 87,594 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,865 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,823 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,388 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,098 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,705 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 26,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail and under inflation to o/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2011 26,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail and under inflation to o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2010 22,309 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,064 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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AK56 RFO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK56 RFO, 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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AK56 RFO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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