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VE56 BWF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,966 mi
Last recorded6,966 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 BWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 6,966 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 917 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 96,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2024 96,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 90,148 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 90,148 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 85,303 miles

General rear axle corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2021 85,302 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General rear axle corrosion

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,263 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 83,262 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Down pipe flexy (8.2.1.1 (b))

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 81,792 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 75,488 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,532 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,190 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 57,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 48,770 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 39,658 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 39,658 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 30,907 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 21,947 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 21,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 21,687 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,165 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 15 Nov 2010 12,690 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 12,690 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front wiper blades smear

Pass 7 Dec 2009 7,249 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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VE56 BWF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE56 BWF, 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 VE56 BWF registered?

VE56 BWF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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