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VO56 JWV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,113 mi
Last recorded49,113 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 JWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 49,113 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 43,883 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 38,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 34,248 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 34,248 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,646 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 27,627 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 27,620 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 27,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 27,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,912 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,704 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 21,919 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 19,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 19,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 16,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 12,925 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,454 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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VO56 JWV 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 89.5%.

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 VO56 JWV, 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 VO56 JWV registered?

VO56 JWV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is VO56 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO56 JWV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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