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HN56 AVU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,252 mi
Last recorded147,252 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 AVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2026 147,252 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 131,414 miles

Beam pattern faint

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 131,411 miles

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

Beam pattern faint

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Jan 2024 114,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 114,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 84,414 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

under tray fitted unable to carry out full exam

Fail 7 Sep 2021 84,414 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under tray fitted unable to carry out full exam

Pass 31 Oct 2020 80,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 77,032 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 77,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,773 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 74,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 70,767 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,541 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 64,541 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,020 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% two bulbs out (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 59,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% two bulbs out (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 54,906 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,794 miles

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

slight damage to front flexi

Fail 26 Nov 2012 43,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s of car

Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,659 miles

damage to n/s of car

Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,226 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,222 miles

accident damage to n/s/r

brake fluid slightly low

o/s/f seatbelt edge fluffy

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,487 miles

both front tyre on legal limits at 1.6mm

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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HN56 AVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HN56 AVU, 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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HN56 AVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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