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MF56 UWL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,230 mi
Last recorded68,230 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 65,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 63,928 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,886 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,939 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 60,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,230 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 58,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,199 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 57,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,446 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,316 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 53,316 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 51,375 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking up inner wall

Fail 3 Nov 2014 51,375 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre cracking up inner wall

Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,295 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,696 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 44,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,023 miles

Front tyres wearing heavy on inner edges.

Rear tyres cracking up on both side walls.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 41,023 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres wearing heavy on inner edges.

Rear tyres cracking up on both side walls.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,170 miles

2 Segments of high level brake light not working but still OK

3 lower bumper screws missing but still fully secure

Child seat fitted to N/S/R report only

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Very slight cracking to O/S/R and N/S/R outer sidewalls report

Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,354 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 UWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UWL, 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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What year was MF56 UWL registered?

MF56 UWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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