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FD56 XGZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,809 mi
Last recorded75,809 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 XGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 75,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 75,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 59,629 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 47,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering pipe corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2016 44,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering pipe corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2015 35,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2013 26,736 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 9 Dec 2013 26,736 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Jan 2013 23,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

long pull to handbrake

Pass 3 Jan 2013 23,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

long pull to handbrake

Pass 29 Dec 2011 20,466 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 16,463 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 13,213 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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FD56 XGZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD56 XGZ, 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 FD56 XGZ registered?

FD56 XGZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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