MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine light on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?
Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was MW56 GBU registered?
MW56 GBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 December 2006.
Is MW56 GBU safe to buy?
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