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MW56 GBU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,596 mi
Last recorded138,596 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2018 138,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

MIL Illuminated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 108,609 miles

Boot cannot be opened from the outside

Engine malfunction light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers slightly smear

Fail 4 Jan 2017 108,609 miles

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

Boot cannot be opened from the outside

Engine malfunction light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers slightly smear

Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,853 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 84,853 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven 34% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

engine oil leak from filter

Fail 7 Jan 2015 71,085 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,085 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,878 miles

engine light on

Pass 4 Jan 2013 50,872 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 508,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,944 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,922 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 30,922 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 22,134 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 GBU 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 57.1%.

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 GBU, 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 GBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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