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MA56 RTO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,465 mi
Last recorded92,465 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 92,465 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 92,464 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 90,692 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe and coil springs rusty

exhaust system corroded/weak

Pass 3 Nov 2023 89,256 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,873 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty and thin

Pass 22 Oct 2021 84,533 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 82,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,134 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded osf, nsr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 75,150 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 70,427 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH SIDES (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,967 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 64,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 60,173 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 56,089 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,095 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracking 185/60H14.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,581 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,273 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,522 miles

brake servo pipe starting to split

handbrake req adjusting

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 RTO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RTO, 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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MA56 RTO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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