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BD56 ZHC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ZHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 91,034 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,277 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy but visible beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy but visible beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 80,778 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Red light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy but visible beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy but visible beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner face of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 74,776 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner face of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,887 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 66,886 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 58,894 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 58,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 46,904 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2016 35,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 32,076 miles

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 19 Nov 2014 28,856 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 25,284 miles

rear tyres cracking up

Fail 22 Nov 2013 25,284 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,440 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 19,659 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 16,354 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 13,094 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 ZHC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BD56 ZHC, 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 ZHC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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