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MV56 MTU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,472 mi
Last recorded82,472 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 MTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,472 miles

Nail in tyre ()

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 18 Aug 2020 82,472 miles

Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 78,638 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 78,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,029 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,384 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 68,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,771 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 62,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 49,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,679 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 36,626 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 36,598 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 28,038 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,868 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2011 22,468 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 22,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyre worn off on edge!

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 18,647 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 18,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 15,531 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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MV56 MTU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV56 MTU, 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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What year was MV56 MTU registered?

MV56 MTU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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