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KM56 MWN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 MWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 May 2026
Pass 6 May 2025 72,360 miles
Pass 8 May 2024
Fail 7 May 2024

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023
Fail 9 May 2023

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 112,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 106,945 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 106,945 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 97,249 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers detached .. operation not affected

Fail 19 Mar 2019 97,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers detached .. operation not affected

Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,279 miles

Front tyres are low on the edges of tread

under body covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 87,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

under body covers fitted

Front tyres are low on the edges of tread

Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,303 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear absorbers upper dirt covers detached ... operation not affected

Fail 20 Mar 2017 83,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear absorbers upper dirt covers detached ... operation not affected

Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,821 miles

both rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers are detached ... operation not affected

child seats fitted to rear seats

under body trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers are detached ... operation not affected

child seats fitted to rear seats

under body trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 64,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,704 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Mar 2014 54,704 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to inspect near side rear wheel bearing operation

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,718 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 44,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,794 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 39,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,341 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 28,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,341 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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KM56 MWN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 KM56 MWN, 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 MWN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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