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MJ56 FVO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024
Fail 21 Oct 2024

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023

display faulty

Pass 17 Oct 2022

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge getting thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 21 Oct 2021
Fail 20 Oct 2021

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,878 miles

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

rear fog light damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2020 70,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear fog light damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,719 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,923 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 65,923 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,687 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 61,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,938 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 58,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,936 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,830 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,964 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,301 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes split

both front tyres and nearside rear outer sidewalls damaged in poor condition

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,734 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension arms rear bushes split

both front tyres sidewalls in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,000 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and sidewalls in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,115 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,788 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 FVO 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 75%.

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 MJ56 FVO, 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 MJ56 FVO registered?

MJ56 FVO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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