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SB56 VRD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,223 mi
Last recorded37,223 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 VRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 37,223 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sump pan corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2025 37,223 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

sump pan corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2024 33,853 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated preventing ingress at time of test (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 33,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated preventing ingress at time of test (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 28,128 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar dust cover insecure but still stopping ingress of dirt

Fail 30 Oct 2023 28,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar dust cover insecure but still stopping ingress of dirt

Pass 14 Oct 2022 22,976 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2021 18,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 15,557 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 15,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 14,235 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 11,278 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 9,836 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 8,367 miles

Front Both front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lamp full of condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 7,846 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 7,386 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 7,384 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 6,798 miles

all four tyres 7 years old +

both rear tyres badly cracked on outer sidewalls

n/s/f arm rear bush torn

n/s/f tyre badly cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2011 5,446 miles

n/s/f arm rear bush starting to split

n/s/f tyre small cut on sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2011 4,736 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 3,872 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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SB56 VRD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SB56 VRD, 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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SB56 VRD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is SB56 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB56 VRD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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