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MT56 ZFD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,121 mi
Last recorded54,121 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,121 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,905 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,809 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,230 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

digital mileage cant be read, engine light on

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front n/s tyre wearing on both edges badly. rear o/s tyre wearing low on inner edge and under inflatted

Pass 20 May 2013 35,570 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 29,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2012 29,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2011 20,970 miles

damage to the nearside of the vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2011 20,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to the nearside of the vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,679 miles

damage to the nearside of the vehicle

offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,665 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 ZFD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZFD, 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 ZFD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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