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KV56 DRX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,670 mi
Last recorded82,670 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 DRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 82,670 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 75,242 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 74,665 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 64,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2024 64,242 miles

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 50,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2023 50,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 42,307 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 42,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 37,412 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 37,412 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2020 35,031 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2020 35,030 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 32,779 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 32,720 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear-most (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall showing some deterioration

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

plastic under-trays are fitted not allowing inspection of some under-side components

Pass 23 May 2017 32,585 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 31,478 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has damage/cut to outer sidewall but not exposing ply or cords.

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 20 May 2015 30,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

N/S AND O/S/R TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE TREAD AND SIDEWALL AREAS ALSO THEY ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.0mm.

Pass 8 May 2014 29,603 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm AND SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE TREAD AND SIDEWALL AREAS.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 29,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm AND SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE TREAD AND SIDEWALL AREAS.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 29,229 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.5mm.

Pass 28 May 2013 29,229 miles

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.5mm.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,558 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 27,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,804 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 18,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Official stickers in swept area could be in a better position

Pass 21 Nov 2009 15,070 miles

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

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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KV56 DRX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KV56 DRX, 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 KV56 DRX registered?

KV56 DRX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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