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OE56 HRM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,285 mi
Last recorded94,285 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 HRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 94,285 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides sun bleached (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 91,359 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides glass fading a bit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,173 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sun bleached (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing tread ok (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner door Handel loose but still working

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 85,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge + perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertray slightly loose

Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,928 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2020 82,928 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2019 77,262 miles

Offside head light lens deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2019 77,262 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside head light lens deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,325 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,671 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 70,671 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 70,645 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 67,510 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 67,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,372 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,839 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,487 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 60,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,786 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,974 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 48,974 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,610 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,117 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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OE56 HRM 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 OE56 HRM, 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 OE56 HRM registered?

OE56 HRM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is OE56 HRM safe to buy?

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