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KM56 MWL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,754 mi
Last recorded107,754 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 MWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 107,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 6 Mar 2021 107,754 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 7 Mar 2020 101,972 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,792 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 98,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 89,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2017 89,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2016 80,242 miles

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2016 80,242 miles

lower covers fitted

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,508 miles

lower covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wishbone rear bushes worn

left/right rear tyre sidewalls cracked

right front antirollbar linkrod boot split

Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,031 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wishbone rear bushes worn

left/right rear tyre sidewalls cracked

right front antiroll bar linkrod boot split

Fail 5 Nov 2012 41,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,630 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,830 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,105 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 26,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 10,335 miles

left front tyre tread worn on edge

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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KM56 MWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KM56 MWL, 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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KM56 MWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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