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KY56 MZL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,059 mi
Last recorded104,059 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 MZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 104,059 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both rear shock absorber dustcovers detached

Fail 12 Dec 2025 108,059 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both rear shock absorber dustcovers detached

Pass 6 Dec 2024 102,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 102,043 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022
Fail 9 Dec 2022

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 91,117 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 91,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020

small chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Dec 2020

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2019 89,865 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 88,955 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 88,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 88,765 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,084 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre showing slight cracking/perishing to sidewalls

Fail 21 Jul 2017 81,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.06 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint and centre clamp joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre showing slight cracking/perishing to sidewalls

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,246 miles

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

Slight oil leak coming from engine sump.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 76,246 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak coming from engine sump.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 69,672 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 64,327 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,903 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,071 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,781 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,429 miles

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

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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KY56 MZL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KY56 MZL, 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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KY56 MZL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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