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KW56 BFU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,645 mi
Last recorded68,645 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 BFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,645 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 68,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 65,943 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 58,652 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 53,170 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 53,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 48,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 44,974 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier partially insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 42,452 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 42,282 miles

Front exhaust flexi corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight weap of grease front both front driveshaft flanges

Fail 18 Nov 2019 42,281 miles

Braking system leaking Servo hose leaking air at ferral end (1.1.3 (d))

Front exhaust flexi corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight weap of grease front both front driveshaft flanges

Pass 16 Nov 2018 39,858 miles

Rear Number Plate Fading But Still Readable

Pass 16 Nov 2017 37,917 miles

NSF tyre perishing

OSR tyre perishing

Fail 16 Nov 2017 37,917 miles

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

NSF tyre perishing

Nail in osr rear tyre

OSR tyre perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2016 35,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 31,998 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 29,205 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 26,390 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,227 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 22,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 17,524 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 12,865 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 9,428 miles

servo pipe cracking but not leaking..

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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KW56 BFU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KW56 BFU, 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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KW56 BFU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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