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BD56 VWE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

67,938 mi
Last recorded67,938 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 67,938 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 67,938 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing unable to test correctly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 64,747 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 62,368 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 59,845 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 56,862 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 56,857 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,243 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 49,728 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 49,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 46,766 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,264 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 40,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 35,364 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 35,364 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

nearside reverse light not working

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,937 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres outside walls cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,259 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 24,259 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 18,109 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 15,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall slighlty damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre sidewall slighlty damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2011 12,160 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,160 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 10,960 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 6,816 miles

child seat fitted at n/s/r, full inspection of belt not possible

Fail 30 Nov 2009 6,816 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted at n/s/r, full inspection of belt not possible

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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BD56 VWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BD56 VWE, 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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BD56 VWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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