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MJ56 VLS

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,727 mi
Last recorded109,727 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 VLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 109,727 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2022 109,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,972 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 96,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 89,225 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 89,225 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 87,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 85,115 miles

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

subframe corodded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2017 82,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,665 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,825 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 65,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 65,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 59,316 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 59,314 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,547 miles

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

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)

centre rear stop lamp has a bulb out

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,271 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,811 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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MJ56 VLS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ56 VLS, 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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MJ56 VLS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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