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MT56 TSZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,541 mi
Last recorded114,541 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 TSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 114,541 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop and dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 114,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop and dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 108,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop and dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2020 103,208 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 102,964 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc corroded on nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ON LIMIT NOW (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked yellow ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 95,505 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Fail 15 Feb 2019 95,409 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))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (offside ON LIMIT NOW) (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 88,314 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,312 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,650 miles

o/s/ - n/s rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,896 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 42,698 miles

rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,658 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 38,428 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 TSZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MT56 TSZ, 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 TSZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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