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VN56 TWZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,521 mi
Last recorded73,521 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 TWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 73,521 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 67,520 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear bumper cover damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2024 63,426 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 63,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 58,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Fail 6 Mar 2023 58,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 28 Feb 2022 53,423 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 53,423 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 45,741 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 42,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 40,457 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 40,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,602 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,047 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,640 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jun 2014 33,841 miles

ADVISE:-F+R Wipers smearing..Lower wishbone rear bushes are splitting..Both rear tyres are perished,Dated 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 33,841 miles

ADVISE:-F+R Wipers smearing..Lower wishbone rear bushes are splitting..Both rear tyres are perished,Dated 2006

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,238 miles

Engine Management Light On

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2013 30,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine Management Light On

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,827 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,189 miles

both front lower are rear bushes starting to deteriate

n/s outer cv boot starting to deteriate

Pass 23 Nov 2010 21,338 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 21,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 14,812 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 14,812 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 14,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 TWZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue 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 VN56 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

VN56 TWZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is VN56 TWZ safe to buy?

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