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ML56 FKK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

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Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 FKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 81,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2025 81,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024

Front both front track rod ends corroded

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Front both front track rod ends corroded

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 71,484 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All four (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 63,346 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 63,344 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))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,121 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 58,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,758 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 54,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,283 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush x2 front lower rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,097 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,740 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,491 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,026 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,899 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,281 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,651 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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ML56 FKK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ML56 FKK, 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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ML56 FKK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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