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VO56 SXJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,658 mi
Last recorded123,658 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 SXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 123,658 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 123,658 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 110,306 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Aug 2023 105,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear silencer corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 103,738 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to crack on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 103,738 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to crack on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 100,700 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 100,700 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 97,326 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 91,163 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,960 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,849 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,470 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,831 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,304 miles

front washer jets poor

Fail 15 Aug 2013 58,304 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

eml on

front wipers smearing and jetts poor

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 42,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,748 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,967 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 26,318 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 26,318 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 SXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SXJ, 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 VO56 SXJ registered?

VO56 SXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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