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MT56 HBO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,241 mi
Last recorded79,241 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 HBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has large cut on sidewall but not down to cord

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture on lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 79,240 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has large cut on sidewall but not down to cord

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture on lens (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,174 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 70,157 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 65,112 miles

Front damage to front of vehicle, bumper secure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,357 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front registration plate damaged

severe damage to front bumper on the nearside

Fail 28 Oct 2014 60,357 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front registration plate damaged

severe damage to front bumper on the nearside

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,662 miles

damage to front bumper

damage to front number plate

offside rear shocker cover adrift

Fail 2 Oct 2013 55,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres deteriorating on tread

damage to front bumper

damage to front number plate

offside rear shocker cover adrift

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,024 miles

front tyres on 3mm

nearside front tyre cut on tread

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,787 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,146 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MT56 HBO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT56 HBO, 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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MT56 HBO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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