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DG56 XFT

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 XFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023

under tray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2022 92,488 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2022 92,484 miles

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

under tray fitted

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 89,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake has little reserved travel

Fail 16 Nov 2020 89,601 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake has little reserved travel

Pass 13 Nov 2019 85,160 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,735 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,840 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,562 miles

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

under car trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 74,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

under car trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,633 miles

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

gear box mounting rubber bush worn

Fail 29 Sep 2015 68,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

gear box mounting rubber bush worn

Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,287 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,164 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,043 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 52,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,391 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 49,391 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,131 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,260 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 24,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 XFT is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFT, 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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What year was DG56 XFT registered?

DG56 XFT is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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