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EO56 FUJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

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Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 FUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit clamp loose and positive terminal loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn clip also missing off boot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking so that cords are seen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 92,433 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,977 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 90,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,112 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 88,111 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 84,654 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 84,654 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 84,649 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,417 miles

N/S/F inner suspension arm bush has a cut

Fail 1 Nov 2018 81,417 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/F inner suspension arm bush has a cut

Pass 6 Nov 2017 78,481 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer edge starting to perish, but no ply or cords visible

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle internal bonnet release mechanism defective

Fail 6 Nov 2017 78,481 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer edge starting to perish, but no ply or cords visible

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle internal bonnet release mechanism defective

Pass 17 Nov 2016 72,983 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 72,982 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,000 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 67,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,356 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 61,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,648 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,255 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 43,255 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,524 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 14,789 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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EO56 FUJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EO56 FUJ, 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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EO56 FUJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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