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VN56 USM

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,721 mi
Last recorded97,721 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 USM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,721 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 97,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Handbrake has travel

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view **Close to limit coming into swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,838 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,024 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 82,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,055 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 79,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 78,206 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,808 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 67,924 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 67,924 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 63,549 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 63,548 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 56,631 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 51,861 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 51,861 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 30,016 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,786 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 15,922 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 USM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 USM, 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 USM registered?

VN56 USM is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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