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RJ56 XSY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,815 mi
Last recorded61,815 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 XSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 61,815 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 61,815 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 58,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 55,675 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 51,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 47,207 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 47,102 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,948 miles

Both head lamps deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2019 39,372 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 34,371 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 31,644 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 30,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,682 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 28,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 27,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seat down and back full

Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,698 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

front exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 24,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 23,283 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2010 19,957 miles

imbalance on rear foot brake

Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,998 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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RJ56 XSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJ56 XSY, 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 RJ56 XSY registered?

RJ56 XSY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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