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DU56 CHO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,044 mi
Last recorded101,044 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 CHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 101,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 101,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 46,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2022

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020
Pass 7 Feb 2019 86,921 miles

Offside Rear Shocker shroud and dust cover broken apart

Fail 6 Feb 2019 86,919 miles

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre silencer clamp broken, making exhaust loose and blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front Flexi broken apart (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

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

Offside Rear Shocker shroud and dust cover broken apart

Rear Exhaust heat shield hanging loose, above fuel tank.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,237 miles

Offside Front tyre low tread inner edge

Offside Rear shockabsorber shroud fallen down

exhaust front pipe flexi blowing

Fail 9 Feb 2018 78,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre low tread inner edge

Offside Rear shockabsorber shroud fallen down

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe flexi blowing

Pass 16 Jan 2017 68,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,521 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 64,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,493 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 1 Feb 2013 51,185 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,579 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 45,579 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,822 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 41,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,949 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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DU56 CHO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU56 CHO, 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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DU56 CHO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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