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MK56 XCH

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,650 mi
Last recorded104,650 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 XCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,650 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts nearing legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears nearing legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 104,532 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts nearing legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears nearing legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 98,495 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2x also ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 92,689 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 83,469 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,553 miles

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 76,553 miles

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 70,145 miles

Wear on both front brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,830 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,777 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,844 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,441 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,030 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,133 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,797 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 32,456 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 XCH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MK56 XCH, 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 XCH is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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