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WG56 DXP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,403 mi
Last recorded34,403 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 34,403 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 32,834 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 31,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 29,512 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 28,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 27,034 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 27,034 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 26,147 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2019 26,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 25,040 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2018 25,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 23,519 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Ball Joint nuts / bolts (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Ball Joint nuts / bolts (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 21,946 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 20,780 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2015 20,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall very perished, showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall very perished, showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also is very perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also is very perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,311 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 19,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 17,140 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 144,478 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,993 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 9,862 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 6,785 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 DXP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black 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 WG56 DXP, 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 WG56 DXP registered?

WG56 DXP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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