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MW56 KUU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

25,159 mi
Last recorded25,159 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 KUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 25,159 miles

Coil spring corroded all fours springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to crack and split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear wiper split

Pass 12 Dec 2024 24,162 miles

Coil spring corroded all fours springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe Ferrell damaged/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 24,162 miles

Coil spring corroded all fours springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe Ferrell damaged/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tread split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 23,260 miles

Coil spring corroded all fours springs have slight corrosion in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 22,009 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 21,140 miles

Coil spring corroded corrosion to all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 20,670 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 20,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DOT 2106 185/60 14H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DOT 2106 185/60 14H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 20,148 miles

Both rear tyres showing age cracks

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Fail 4 Dec 2019 20,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear tyres showing age cracks

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Pass 5 Dec 2018 18,853 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 17,676 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 17,676 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 16,420 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 16,420 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 15,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 13,854 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 12,702 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 11,849 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 10,857 miles

Front brake disks slightly scored and lipped

Pass 20 Dec 2010 9,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2009 7,422 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 7,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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