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KW56 BFX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,335 mi
Last recorded72,335 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 BFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,335 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 71,007 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 71,007 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 69,585 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 69,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 66,875 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres worn & slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 64,821 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 61,906 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,497 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 57,497 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 54,773 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 54,773 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 43,928 miles

Rear rear exhaust box as slighty corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 43,928 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear rear exhaust box as slighty corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,298 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 36,298 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 30,482 miles

console bushes starting to split

Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,659 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 20,270 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 16,441 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 11,613 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 8,676 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 6,157 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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KW56 BFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW56 BFX registered?

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

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