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KO56 EOY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,525 mi
Last recorded80,525 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 EOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 80,525 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 79,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 79,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 78,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 77,803 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 77,217 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 77,217 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,695 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 76,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 74,857 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,712 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,952 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 69,952 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)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 65,140 miles

Centre high level brake light not working

Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,223 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,788 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,134 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 48,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,433 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 27,855 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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KO56 EOY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KO56 EOY, 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 KO56 EOY registered?

KO56 EOY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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