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DG56 VAM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,925 mi
Last recorded128,925 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 128,925 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 117,639 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 27 Nov 2023 117,635 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Dec 2022 109,366 miles

Centre Exhaust Has Slight Blow

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 102,719 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close and deteriorated

centre exhaust slight blow

Fail 16 Sep 2021 102,719 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 Rear tyre close and deteriorated

centre exhaust slight blow

Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,546 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019

odometer unreadable.

Fail 16 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

odometer unreadable.

Pass 20 Jul 2018

Central Front exhaust flexi pipe slight blowing and exhuast system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut in side wall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,389 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,491 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 66,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,455 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side screen wash jet aimed low

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,301 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 45,377 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 35,668 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 26,928 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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DG56 VAM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG56 VAM, 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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DG56 VAM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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