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ML56 XWS

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,704 mi
Last recorded46,704 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 XWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 46,704 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 46,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 46,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 35,169 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 35,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 28,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 28,658 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 28,274 miles

unable to check rear seat belt due to seats folder down and boot is full

Pass 13 Dec 2018 27,092 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 11 Dec 2018 27,089 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Dec 2017 25,051 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 23,290 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,003 miles

both front lower wishbone rear buses deteriorated slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2015 23,003 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front lower wishbone rear buses deteriorated slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2014 22,416 miles

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)

front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2013 19,770 miles

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)

front bumper damaged and split

Fail 12 Nov 2013 19,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

front bumper damaged and split

Pass 13 Nov 2012 16,809 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 14,433 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 11,953 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 9,185 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 XWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XWS, 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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What year was ML56 XWS registered?

ML56 XWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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