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MW56 GBY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,714 mi
Last recorded186,714 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 GBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 186,714 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 186,714 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 179,634 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2021

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 162,329 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 162,329 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 155,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 155,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 148,849 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 148,849 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 139,825 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 139,825 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 132,044 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 123,612 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 123,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 114,016 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 114,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 104,235 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 104,235 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,013 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 64,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,715 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 GBY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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