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RV56 VZZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,886 mi
Last recorded112,886 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 VZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 112,886 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 97,015 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 96,981 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 89,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 86,048 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 86,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2022 81,690 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2022 81,690 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 81,647 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated spilt to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and spilt to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 81,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,867 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 68,637 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 63,205 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 62,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall 185/60r14

Fail 18 Jan 2018 62,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall 185/60r14

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Temporary repair to washer pipe (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,295 miles

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

n/s/r tyre excessively cracked on sidewall

Fail 13 Jan 2017 57,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired bush not seated properly (2.4.A.2)

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

n/s/r tyre excessively cracked on sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2016 52,857 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 52,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 47,845 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 9 Sep 2011
Pass 9 Sep 2010 19,698 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 19,698 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in wall of n/s/f tyre and distorted where rim damaged could fail on retest advise both new tyres on front.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge needs watching.

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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RV56 VZZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV56 VZZ, 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 RV56 VZZ registered?

RV56 VZZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is RV56 VZZ safe to buy?

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