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HW56 FBG

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,386 mi
Last recorded99,386 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,386 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,211 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 99,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 97,767 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,872 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 81,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,321 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 73,320 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 70,062 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 70,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,394 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 65,394 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,339 miles

N/S Front Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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 23 Aug 2011 48,155 miles

advise o/s/f wiper blade......starting to smear

Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,706 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,012 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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HW56 FBG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HW56 FBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW56 FBG registered?

HW56 FBG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is HW56 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW56 FBG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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