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MJ56 VTV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,415 mi
Last recorded107,415 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 VTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 107,415 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 107,415 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 104,176 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 103,673 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 103,673 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 103,186 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a small pin hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 103,186 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a small pin hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 102,592 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 102,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 102,102 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 101,350 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 100,770 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,353 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 92,600 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls beginning to perish and crack.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 92,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Both rear tyre sidewalls beginning to perish and crack.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,138 miles

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/f tyre

rubber perished on n/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2015 76,138 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/f tyre

rubber perished on n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,376 miles

rear tyres rubber starting to perrish/ n/s/front tyre kerb damage

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,110 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,600 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 40,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,615 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,686 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,989 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 VTV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black 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 VTV, 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 MJ56 VTV registered?

MJ56 VTV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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