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WG56 BVA

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,477 mi
Last recorded89,477 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 BVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,477 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 86,368 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 83,567 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 80,486 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 80,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 77,996 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,731 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 75,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 73,496 miles

front suspension bushes have slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,903 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 69,897 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,183 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,145 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 62,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 57,542 miles

front suspension bushes have play

steering system noisey

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,603 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 46,959 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,016 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 33,670 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 27,626 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 21,087 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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WG56 BVA 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 81%.

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 WG56 BVA, 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 WG56 BVA registered?

WG56 BVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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