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EF56 CEY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 CEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026

Rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2025

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust join loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 112,213 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded at back box

Pass 8 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

odometer not readable

Pass 25 Oct 2021 102,925 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubber mount missing

Fail 25 Oct 2021 102,925 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 3 Nov 2020 101,370 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 98,400 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 95,778 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 94,354 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 94,354 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,715 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,328 miles

Windscreen damaged outside swept / viewing area

Pass 25 Oct 2013 83,980 miles

Windscreen has damage outside viewing area

Fail 25 Oct 2013 83,980 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage outside viewing area

Pass 17 Nov 2012 80,990 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,205 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 55,888 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,888 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,209 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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EF56 CEY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EF56 CEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 CEY registered?

EF56 CEY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is EF56 CEY safe to buy?

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