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W18 MAL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,639 mi
Last recorded82,639 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 MAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 82,639 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s/r light damage

Fail 3 Jun 2026 82,634 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened from spring breaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

o/s/r light damage

Pass 19 Jun 2025 81,952 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 80,677 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 77,408 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged on side

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 72,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 72,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 67,840 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 67,840 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,367 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 64,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,716 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 53,165 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,825 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,754 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,917 miles

n/s/f wheel bent.

tyres perrished and cracked.

wipers smearing.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 11,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 10,615 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 9,232 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 7,199 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 7,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (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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W18 MAL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W18 MAL, 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 W18 MAL registered?

W18 MAL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is W18 MAL safe to buy?

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