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WF56 MVZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,358 mi
Last recorded152,358 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 MVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 152,358 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel tank getting corroded.

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tie rod arm has play.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 148,662 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak Radiator. ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2022 136,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer wing and sill damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 126,989 miles

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

both outter sills area damaged

fuse box insacure

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2021 126,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing ball joint one bolt is broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both outter sills area damaged

fuse box insacure

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2020 121,310 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

osf aim slightly distorted but within limits

Fail 15 Oct 2020 121,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

osf aim slightly distorted but within limits

Pass 18 May 2020 118,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Damage to Outer Sill

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

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

Parking brake little reserve travel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2020 118,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Damage to Outer Sill

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake little reserve travel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 103,408 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 107,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex blowing! (7.1.2)

Fuel light on.

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 100,621 miles

Fuel light on!

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 91,740 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 81,398 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 66,986 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 66,986 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 24 Aug 2012 26,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,377 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,362 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,779 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 10,563 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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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WF56 MVZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WF56 MVZ, 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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WF56 MVZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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