CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM56 CFA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,500 mi
Last recorded92,500 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 CFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 92,500 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024
Pass 23 Oct 2023 86,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,533 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 1 Nov 2021 81,415 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,838 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 74,482 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 70,118 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 65,175 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,880 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,771 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,980 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,043 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,468 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 27,157 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 19,453 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,453 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 17,697 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
Full Volkswagen Fox reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM56 CFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 SM56 CFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM56 CFA?

You can check the full history of SM56 CFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM56 CFA registered?

SM56 CFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is SM56 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 CFA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM56 CFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM56 CFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.