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PJ56 WKP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,375 mi
Last recorded113,375 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 WKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 113,375 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 113,356 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 107,214 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 107,214 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 106,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 103,686 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 100,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 97,206 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 97,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,113 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 90,387 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 90,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 87,256 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 87,256 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,461 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 83,713 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 83,713 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,671 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 74,671 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 61,952 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

marks on bodywork:nsf bumper scuff,n/s mirror cover missing

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 1 Feb 2014 61,952 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

marks on bodywork:nsf bumper scuff,n/s mirror cover missing

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,056 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 43,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 26,973 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 19,992 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 19,310 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)

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 WKP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PJ56 WKP, 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 WKP registered?

PJ56 WKP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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