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MA56 EYG

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,833 mi
Last recorded44,833 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 EYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 44,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 43,159 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 40,617 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,426 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 35,749 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 35,749 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 33,218 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 30,967 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 29,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side walls badly cracking very near to cords to max limit advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall badly cracking please keep checked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 24,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer side wall becoming weathered/starting to crack. (although not showing ply or cords)

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall becoming weathered/starting to crack. (although not showing ply or cords)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,623 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 20,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,008 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,630 miles

Unable to test rear seat belt's.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 15,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,597 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,074 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 9,321 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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MA56 EYG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA56 EYG, 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 MA56 EYG registered?

MA56 EYG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is MA56 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA56 EYG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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