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BD56 WMX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,400 mi
Last recorded83,400 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 83,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 83,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,569 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust front flexi pipe leaking

Fail 23 Sep 2024 78,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust front flexi pipe leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2023 73,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 70,337 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 68,100 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 68,100 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,880 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 66,880 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,774 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 64,594 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,320 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 110,649 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,943 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine mount rear bush worn (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre walls perishing,

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

Offside Rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,788 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,782 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 45,322 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,988 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 33,947 miles

nearside front tyre perrished on outer edge, suggest changing asap

Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,023 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 27,023 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 21,479 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 16,968 miles

advise long handbrake travel

Fail 20 Nov 2009 16,968 miles

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

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

advise long handbrake travel

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 WMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WMX, 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 BD56 WMX registered?

BD56 WMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is BD56 WMX safe to buy?

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