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CU05 OEP

2005 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,210 mi
Last recorded140,210 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 OEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 140,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and casing corroded (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and casing corroded (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 140,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and casing corroded (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and casing corroded (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 133,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 133,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 124,888 miles

2 x child seats fitted in rear

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 124,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint lower balljoint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2 x child seats fitted in rear

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 103,959 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 103,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 90,224 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 90,160 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 80,335 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 118,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 118,419 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CU05 OEP is a 2005 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CU05 OEP, 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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CU05 OEP is a 2005 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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