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AO56 FCX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

106,807 mi
Last recorded106,807 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 106,807 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 106,807 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2024

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2023
Fail 9 Dec 2023

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022
Fail 16 Dec 2022

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021

Coil spring corroded all road springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021

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

Coil spring corroded all road springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 90,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer C.V gaiter splitting around small end clip ... advise replace asap

Pass 4 Dec 2019 85,287 miles

Nearside Rear brake noisy operation

Fail 4 Dec 2019 85,286 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system leak will corrupt values taken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake noisy operation

Pass 4 Dec 2018 78,501 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at flexi section … advise attn soon … (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front evidence of old brake fluid on osf calliper … no leak present at this time

Fail 3 Dec 2018 78,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at flexi section … advise attn soon … (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front evidence of old brake fluid on osf calliper … no leak present at this time

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,066 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 69,628 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,487 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 64,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 59,674 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 59,082 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 50,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,849 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,203 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 32,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,816 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 20,935 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 20,935 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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AO56 FCX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 AO56 FCX, 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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AO56 FCX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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