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RE56 JWU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,546 mi
Last recorded60,546 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 JWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 60,546 miles

Both front suspension arm, rear bushes deteriorated

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm

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

Pass 6 Feb 2026 60,546 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 60,546 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot is deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 52,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 44,060 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 44,045 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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 38,897 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 34,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 26,680 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 23,398 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides & worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 19,666 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 16,767 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 15,580 miles

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 15,168 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 14,868 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 14,244 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 12,938 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 11,493 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 10,334 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 9,135 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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RE56 JWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RE56 JWU, 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 RE56 JWU registered?

RE56 JWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is RE56 JWU safe to buy?

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