MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all suspension components showing corrosion
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
both rear tyres perished
nail in o/s/r tyre
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
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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?
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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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