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MK56 XBV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,766 mi
Last recorded96,766 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 XBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 96,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Little reserve travel parking brake!

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2023 96,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Little reserve travel parking brake!

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2022 84,994 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 84,994 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 83,684 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 83,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 76,561 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,152 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 73,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,716 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 63,716 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 53,894 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,182 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 45,182 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,886 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,590 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 22,441 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,441 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,126 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,678 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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MK56 XBV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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