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MJ56 BKK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,976 mi
Last recorded95,976 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 BKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 95,976 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 95,976 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 95,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,783 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,883 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 85,883 miles

Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 77,975 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 73,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 73,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,332 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2019 69,332 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 63,889 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 63,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 59,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,012 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,477 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked & deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,841 miles

o/s/r, n/s/r,and n/s/f tyres,have cracking on side walls.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,796 miles

front brake pads worn to pass limit

some front brake imbalance

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,491 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,439 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,181 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,872 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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MJ56 BKK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MJ56 BKK, 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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MJ56 BKK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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