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PJ56 VOT

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,755 mi
Last recorded97,755 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 VOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 97,755 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 97,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 94,227 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 89,392 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 85,510 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 81,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 77,145 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,876 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,403 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,656 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,977 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,785 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,615 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,454 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,000 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,886 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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PJ56 VOT is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PJ56 VOT, 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 PJ56 VOT registered?

PJ56 VOT is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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