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EF56 WXV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,919 mi
Last recorded61,919 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 61,919 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 61,157 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,345 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 58,640 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 56,970 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 55,380 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 54,400 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 51,628 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,681 miles

Boot is not opening

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,221 miles

Nearside Front wiperblade loose

Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,745 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 37,759 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 37,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,743 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,215 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 13,113 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 WXV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

EF56 WXV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is EF56 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 WXV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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