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FG56 EUM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,849 mi
Last recorded17,849 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 EUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 17,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 17,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 16,688 miles

engine cover & complete under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 15 Aug 2024 15,096 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 13,799 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 17 Aug 2022 12,011 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 11,031 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 10,048 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 9,419 miles

under body panels fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 8,460 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 6,984 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 5,356 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 5,003 miles

brake servo pipe has surface cracking on two joints

Pass 26 Sep 2014 4,642 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 4,642 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 3,934 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 3,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 3,080 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 2,744 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 2,303 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 1,719 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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FG56 EUM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FG56 EUM, 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 FG56 EUM registered?

FG56 EUM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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The MOT history for FG56 EUM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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