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AO56 KOX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 KOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025

Coil spring corroded Front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 30 Sep 2025

Coil spring corroded Front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 18 Sep 2024 57,320 miles

Coil spring corroded front upper x 2 - rear lower x 2- front antiroll bar o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight exhaust blow front flexi

tailgate struts defective

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,628 miles

Front Upper Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight exhaust blow front flexi pipe

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 53,278 miles

front upper coil springs corroded n/s and o/s

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight exhaust blow flexi pipe

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2021 51,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe ? (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres worn on edges ;

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 49,247 miles

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

very minor exhaust blow flexi pipe ??

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,521 miles

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2019 45,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,224 miles

both front lower wishbones rear bushes splitting and perished but no excessive movement

Fail 26 Sep 2018 41,224 miles

Brake leaking air and system functionality adversely affected (1.1.21 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front lower wishbones rear bushes splitting and perished but no excessive movement

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,841 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,745 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 35,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,623 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is old and perished

child seat fitted at time of test n/s/r seat belt not checked

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,429 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 27,812 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,723 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,617 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,206 miles

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 KOX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO56 KOX, 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 AO56 KOX registered?

AO56 KOX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AO56 KOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 KOX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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