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VN56 EWS

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,126 mi
Last recorded61,126 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

RegistrationVN56 EWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 61,126 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing new tyre required (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing new tyre required (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filter securing clip loose causing filter to be able to move slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2025 61,119 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2025 61,119 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2024 58,827 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 58,149 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front windscreen wipers split

Pass 12 Nov 2020

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also bald inner edge 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 49,876 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 47,216 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 47,216 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides also perished (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 44,421 miles

offside rear tyre inflated prior to test as flat

Fail 3 Nov 2016 44,421 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure 22'' (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre inflated prior to test as flat

Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,722 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,743 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 12 Nov 2014 38,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,385 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge outside centre three quarters and also starting to perish

Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,822 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 8 Nov 2012 32,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Nov 2011 29,483 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,854 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,191 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 EWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EWS, 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 VN56 EWS registered?

VN56 EWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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