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VO56 TPZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,273 mi
Last recorded73,273 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 73,273 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 73,273 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 63,931 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,364 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 62,361 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,744 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 61,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Medium Section Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 55,483 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 50,966 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 43,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s washer partially blocked

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,299 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,955 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,707 miles

slight perishing of n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,122 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,435 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 20,763 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,742 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 17,742 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 16,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,031 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,519 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 TPZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VO56 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?

VO56 TPZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is VO56 TPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO56 TPZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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