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VO56 XKX

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,020 mi
Last recorded124,020 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 XKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 124,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 116,158 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underbody has surface rust

Fail 3 Aug 2023 116,158 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underbody has surface rust

Pass 19 Jul 2022 99,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 86,339 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 86,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 72,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,002 miles

Front Both Front Tyres Feathering

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 66,702 miles

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))

Front Both Front Tyres Feathering

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,943 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,431 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,422 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,863 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,412 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,709 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,789 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 9,135 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 XKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKX, 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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VO56 XKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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