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ST56 XCL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,865 mi
Last recorded145,865 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 XCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 145,865 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 145,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 145,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 136,361 miles

all suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2017 136,309 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2016 124,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner `D` bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear ( axle bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 124,243 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner `D` bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear ( axle bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 111,225 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 111,225 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,673 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,556 miles

both rear tyres perished

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2013 84,555 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perished

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,027 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,572 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 60,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,131 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,300 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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ST56 XCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ST56 XCL, 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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ST56 XCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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