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DG56 MLK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

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Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 MLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026
Pass 30 Nov 2023 120,670 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2023

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 120,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust blowing from centre box - requires pipe from the cat to centre joint. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Handbrake light flashing. (1.7 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cv boot insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre on 1.6mm. 205/40R17 84W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wipers worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop-link. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop-link. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm. 205/40R17 84W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Washer jet inop.

Pass 6 Jan 2022 109,400 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 109,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,643 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 97,639 miles

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

Offside Front Brake insecure brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system into cylinder (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 94,229 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 94,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light active

Fail 15 Mar 2018 89,408 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light active

Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Front windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp active

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,320 miles

Front screen has slight marking & damage outside swept area

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal into rack (2.3.3b)

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,154 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 72,154 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,829 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,656 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 52,881 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 52,881 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 47,083 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 47,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,289 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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DG56 MLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DG56 MLK, 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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DG56 MLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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