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VN56 BWD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,096 mi
Last recorded129,096 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 BWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 129,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 129,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 128,493 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 125,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 122,694 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 122,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 122,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 121,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,636 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,532 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 113,532 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,069 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,476 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,102 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 66,644 miles

Engine collanr overfilled.

Front number plate cracked.

Moisture ingress into nearside indicator repeater

Moisture ingress into offside indicator repeater

Fail 4 Apr 2012 56,381 miles

Coolant over filled.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Front number plate cracked.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play nearside front lower arm, rear mounting bush

Slight play offside front lower arm, rear mounting bush

Water ingress into the nearside repeater

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,381 miles

Coolant over filled.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Front number plate cracked.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play nearside front lower arm, rear mounting bush

Slight play offside front lower arm, rear mounting bush

Water ingress into the nearside repeater

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,239 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,163 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 42,437 miles

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

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

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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VN56 BWD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red 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 VN56 BWD, 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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VN56 BWD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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