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MW56 FPD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 FPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023
Fail 27 Oct 2023

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022
Fail 27 Oct 2022

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020
Pass 26 Feb 2019 80,254 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,583 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 70,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,149 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 14 Jul 2015 64,149 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Feb 2014 52,251 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2014 52,251 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,202 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 35,630 miles

slight damage to nsf bumper / door

Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,387 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,200 miles

handbrake req adjusting

n/S sill & door damaged

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 FPD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FPD, 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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MW56 FPD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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