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DG56 WLD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,386 mi
Last recorded100,386 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 100,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 100,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 92,898 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 85,168 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,905 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 71,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 71,886 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 66,751 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 66,751 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,273 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 50,968 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 50,968 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,582 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 45,582 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,230 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,766 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,951 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,842 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,446 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,461 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 WLD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WLD, 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 WLD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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