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RF56 VRW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,708 mi
Last recorded43,708 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 VRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 43,708 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 39,464 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 35,584 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 32,105 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 28,460 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 24,546 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 24,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 21,805 miles

All 4 tyres really badly perished on side walls and in tread

both front wiper blades worn but clearing screen

Pass 8 Jan 2019 20,681 miles

Nearside Front so badly perished almost through to cords on inner side walls

Offside Front tyre so badly perished almost through to cords on innetr side walls

both rear tyres really badly perished on inner side walls almost to cords

Fail 8 Jan 2019 20,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front so badly perished almost through to cords on inner side walls

Offside Front tyre so badly perished almost through to cords on innetr side walls

both rear tyres really badly perished on inner side walls almost to cords

Pass 15 Jan 2018 19,652 miles

Offside Front door strap incomplete

Pass 13 Jan 2017 18,348 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 18,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 17,112 miles

Drivers door check strap broken

Fail 15 Jan 2016 17,112 miles

Drivers door check strap broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 15,664 miles

Offside drivers Door Check Strap Broken

Fail 16 Jan 2015 15,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside drivers Door Check Strap Broken

Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,246 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 12,727 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 11,158 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 11,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear tyre perished on side wall

both front tyres badley perished on side wall

Pass 16 Dec 2010 9,490 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 7,829 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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RF56 VRW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RF56 VRW, 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 RF56 VRW registered?

RF56 VRW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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