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ST56 HXW

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 HXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025
Pass 8 Oct 2024
Pass 17 Oct 2023
Pass 12 Nov 2022 155,729 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 153,013 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 153,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split and cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split and cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner tread worn very low

Pass 10 Oct 2020
Pass 24 Oct 2019 148,500 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 148,500 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 144,551 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 140,626 miles

Front Exhaust flexy pipe starting to blow

Offside Front Brake starting to bind on

Offside Front anti roll bar gaitor starting to split

Pass 22 Oct 2016 156,450 miles

Nearside Front track rod gaiter split

Pass 7 Nov 2015 133,263 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 128,451 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 124,087 miles

n/s tie rod slight play

o/s tie rod slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2012 113,713 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wirn inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2012 113,713 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wirn inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 91,387 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,168 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION CONSOLE BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,307 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)

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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ST56 HXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc 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 ST56 HXW, 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 ST56 HXW registered?

ST56 HXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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