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MF56 FWC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,133 mi
Last recorded114,133 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 FWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 114,133 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 109,415 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides lenses faded but still has beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 107,606 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 105,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 103,161 miles

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

rear boot stiff to open

Pass 3 Sep 2020 95,232 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,950 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 94,950 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 93,320 miles

Exhaust flexi joint has slight damage

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 91,198 miles

front brake pads deteriated and worn and discs corroded

osf and nsf brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

osf lower suspension arm rear bush deteriated to mot limits

rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 20 Aug 2016 89,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 84,500 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - console (2.4.G.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2015 84,500 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - console (2.4.G.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,151 miles

Exhaust flexi gauze detached

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front wipers poor

Minor leak from N/S driveshaft oil seal

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

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 75,151 miles

Exhaust flexi gauze detached

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front wipers poor

Minor leak from N/S driveshaft oil seal

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,803 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner and outter edges

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,460 miles

Front suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,454 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 43,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake lever comes up high

nearside windscreen wiper blade smeary

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,156 miles

Refilled front screen washer bottle

added valve cap to o/side rear wheel

n/side front tyre only just within legal limit

refitted mirror glass to o/side front (slightly dislodged)

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 FWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MF56 FWC, 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 FWC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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