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MF56 EXZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,404 mi
Last recorded81,404 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 EXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 81,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 81,404 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 74,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 74,789 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all affected by offside rear lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror

Pass 2 Sep 2024 67,422 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 67,421 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant level low

Pass 18 Aug 2023 64,105 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 64,103 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 62,129 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 60,077 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 58,195 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 58,194 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,613 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,358 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r s /abs dust cover adrift

Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre s/wall perished

Fail 15 Aug 2017 49,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

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

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

h/brake travel high

o/s/r tyre s/wall perished

Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 40,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 37,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 32,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 27,304 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F tyre is cracking slightly

N/S/R tyre is cracking slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,395 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 21,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,221 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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MF56 EXZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MF56 EXZ, 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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MF56 EXZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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