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MT56 KMG

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 KMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026
Fail 5 May 2026

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 133,789 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 125,909 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 125,906 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and nearside. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 116,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 110,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 110,432 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 102,931 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 98,470 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,466 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 85,407 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,969 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 78,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,240 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,651 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2015 67,651 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2014 60,711 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 60,711 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,200 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 36,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,073 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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MT56 KMG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow 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 MT56 KMG, 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 KMG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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