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MK56 ULM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,301 mi
Last recorded114,301 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 ULM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 114,301 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 114,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 109,356 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and axle, axle mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 109,356 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced front both (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak rear both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and axle, axle mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s rear, o/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle, axle mount both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 99,129 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

unable to open boot

Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,143 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 92,143 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,262 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 82,262 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning steering warning lamp illuminated (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker corroded and leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,955 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 72,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,957 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,141 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,884 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,712 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 49,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,701 miles

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

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

o/s rear bumpstop split

Fail 19 Sep 2011 43,660 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s rear bumpstop split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,453 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,087 miles

front nearside tyre outter sidewall deteriorated

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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MK56 ULM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MK56 ULM, 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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MK56 ULM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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