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BD56 VWN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

112,594 mi
Last recorded112,594 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 112,594 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 112,594 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS REPLACING VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 103,844 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 103,844 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Feb 2024

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

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,934 miles

Boot lit not opening but able to check prescribed areas through back seats

Nearside Front wishbone arm bush fitted incorrectly

Rear underside covered in underseal

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 89,934 miles

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

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

Boot lit not opening but able to check prescribed areas through back seats

Nearside Front wishbone arm bush fitted incorrectly

Rear underside covered in underseal

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 85,088 miles

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

Nearside Front wishbone arm bush not aligned correctly

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 85,061 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wishbone arm bush not aligned correctly

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 79,261 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 79,261 miles

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

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 Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 79,218 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high - due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi and small leak from rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged outer cable bunched (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust clamp partially broken

Pass 28 Nov 2019 77,371 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 72,435 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 72,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 66,233 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut on wall

Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,735 miles

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

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 28 Nov 2014 48,735 miles

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

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

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 10 Dec 2013 37,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,791 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 7 Dec 2012 29,467 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 22,012 miles

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

advised s and g check

damaged to the rear bumper

nearside door is damaged

nearside rear tyre is cracking 185/60/14 82H 029470

offside front tyre is cracking 185/60/14 82H 029470

offside rear tyre is cracking 185/60/14 82H 029470

Pass 3 Dec 2010 13,810 miles

advised s and g check

Fail 1 Dec 2010 13,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advised s and g check

Pass 7 Dec 2009 7,898 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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BD56 VWN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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