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CV56 WBZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,751 mi
Last recorded67,751 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 WBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 67,751 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear main bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from rear seats to test seatbelts

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2024

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanger's on interior mirror.

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Fail 11 Jul 2024

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

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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep splits all around outer edge some to cords also side wall damaged and splits around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanger's on interior mirror.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Was a long way left ? Reset to correct tolerance. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Pass 10 Aug 2023 56,324 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 55,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 55,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 52,535 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 52,535 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 51,104 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2017 48,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 47,303 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 45,316 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 45,316 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 42,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 42,051 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,537 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,561 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 34,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 30,872 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,829 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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CV56 WBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CV56 WBZ, 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 CV56 WBZ registered?

CV56 WBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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