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EF56 CNX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,032 mi
Last recorded80,032 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 CNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 80,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 79,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 79,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 77,554 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 72,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 72,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearing excess especially near side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front head lamp lenses are oxidising and going cloudy but not yet affecting beam image too adversely (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin more than off side side. suspect issue with pad sliders, pads or calliper piston - requires investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split and outer band fixing and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 69,348 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearing excess especially near side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front head lamp lenses are oxidising and going cloudy but not yet affecting beam image too adversely (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin more than off side side. suspect issue with pad sliders, pads or calliper piston - requires investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split and outer band fixing and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,980 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have minor inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 66,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished, exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have minor inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured losing colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at inner fixing and losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured losing colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect near excess (5.3.2 (b))

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

fuel tank heat shield adrift

Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

rear tyre walls slight cracking/perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2016 50,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

rear tyre walls slight cracking/perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,756 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2013 39,046 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,203 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 29,053 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,593 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 18,055 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 CNX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CNX, 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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EF56 CNX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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