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MW56 DAO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,982 mi
Last recorded89,982 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 DAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 89,982 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,809 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,439 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2015 56,201 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 56,201 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,555 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 43,727 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,755 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 34,755 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 27,533 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,533 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 22,200 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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MW56 DAO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW56 DAO, 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 MW56 DAO registered?

MW56 DAO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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