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MT56 ZFA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,642 mi
Last recorded61,642 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 ZFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 61,642 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2025
Pass 8 Nov 2024 60,307 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 60,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 59,985 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 59,563 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,369 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 57,403 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 56,022 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread and on sidewalls

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,671 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 53,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 51,886 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe as a slight leak

Offside Rear Lower Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated shocker as corrosion (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 51,886 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe as a slight leak

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated shocker as corrosion (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,621 miles

advise exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2013 46,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2012 41,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,763 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,633 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 17,266 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 ZFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZFA, 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 ZFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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