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PX56 FKE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,481 mi
Last recorded46,481 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 FKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 46,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner back rubber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner back rubber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 46,080 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 45,691 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 45,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,761 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,401 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing and starting to crack

Pass 12 Sep 2019 44,054 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,783 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 42,739 miles

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

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,363 miles

Both rear tyres inner walls cracking/perished

N/s/f & o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes worn - slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,835 miles

osr shocker has slight fluid leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,222 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 30,290 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,290 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,163 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,762 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,276 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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PX56 FKE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PX56 FKE, 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 PX56 FKE registered?

PX56 FKE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is PX56 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX56 FKE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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