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HN56 TVW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,573 mi
Last recorded43,573 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 TVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 43,573 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 41,146 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 35,031 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 28,448 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 25,061 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 25,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 23,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 22,380 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 21,789 miles

all tyres starting to deteriate n/s/f outer side wall scuffed

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Nov 2017 21,049 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Nov 2016 20,197 miles

wiper blades starting to smear screen

cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall cords not vissable

o/s/f and rear tyres deteriating

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Nov 2015 18,931 miles

altered internal headlamp adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

damage to o/s door mirror

rear tyres starting to deteriate

undertrays fitted obsuring some testable items

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 10 Nov 2014 17,812 miles

oil leak

power steering rack gaitors damp

Pass 8 Nov 2013 16,082 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

damage to n/s/f wheel trim possable damage to outer wheel rim

Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,815 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall scuffed

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2012 14,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall scuffed

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 13,050 miles

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 28 Oct 2010 11,281 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 8,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 8,213 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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HN56 TVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HN56 TVW, 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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What year was HN56 TVW registered?

HN56 TVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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