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PN56 XVA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,550 mi
Last recorded78,550 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 XVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 78,550 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 66,525 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 57,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,815 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 46,839 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 45,570 miles

Windscreen has a chip on the nearside, but not affecting drivers view of the road - Advise replacement

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,145 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 40,886 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 40,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 36,656 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,188 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,636 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,636 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,636 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,926 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,245 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 15,599 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,757 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 12,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PN56 XVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PN56 XVA, 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 PN56 XVA registered?

PN56 XVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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