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KJ56 HYY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,566 mi
Last recorded82,566 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 HYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 82,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses foggy

Fail 25 Jun 2026 82,561 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses foggy

Pass 19 Jun 2025 81,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both n/s and o/s tyres cracking to tread area

both headlight lenses foggy

Pass 3 Jul 2024

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both n/s and o/s tyres cracking to tread area --- perished ---

both headlight lenses foggy

Fail 3 Jul 2024

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure wheel arch trim rubbing on tyre (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both n/s and o/s tyres cracking to tread area --- perished ---

both headlight lenses foggy

Pass 7 Jun 2023 77,912 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 77,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,150 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 77,150 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,530 miles

both headlight lenses foggy

Pass 29 Jun 2020 61,415 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 76,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 73,805 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 73,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 69,409 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,901 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,162 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 61,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 59,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 56,811 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 54,357 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked & perished.

Pass 8 May 2012 50,886 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Pass 12 May 2011 45,661 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,218 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,044 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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KJ56 HYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KJ56 HYY, 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 KJ56 HYY registered?

KJ56 HYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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