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VN56 CGO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026
Pass 17 Mar 2025

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024
Pass 29 Mar 2023
Pass 28 Jul 2022

Brake vacuum pipe cracked

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

O/s/f brake pipe damp no sign of a leak

O/s/r and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021
Pass 24 Jul 2020

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,564 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 56,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,511 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,980 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,057 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 46,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,464 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 37,512 miles

baby seat fitted to n/s/r passenger seat, best possible check os seat-belt carried out.

Pass 22 Sep 2011
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,186 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,969 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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VN56 CGO 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 94.7%.

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 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 CGO, 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

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What year was VN56 CGO registered?

VN56 CGO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is VN56 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 CGO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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