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EA56 XAW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,245 mi
Last recorded22,245 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 XAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 22,245 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 18,124 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 14,537 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 13,604 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 79,177 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, and both images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, and both images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, and images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer not working

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 7 Dec 2019

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 29 Nov 2018 11,502 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 10,793 miles

both front and n/s/rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Nov 2016 9,945 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 17 Nov 2015 9,280 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 21 Oct 2014 8,884 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 8,477 miles

all tyres badly perished and cracked on sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2012 8,151 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 7,715 miles

all 4 tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2010 7,588 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 6,670 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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EA56 XAW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EA56 XAW, 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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EA56 XAW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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