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WJ56 VJG

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,698 mi
Last recorded69,698 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 VJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 69,698 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 69,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

all wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2025 63,914 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,453 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2023 52,156 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2022 46,346 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2021 40,822 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 36,394 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 36,072 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 35,713 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,944 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,787 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,421 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,317 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 19,190 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 15,617 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 11,489 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 7,109 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 4,046 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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WJ56 VJG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WJ56 VJG, 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 WJ56 VJG registered?

WJ56 VJG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is WJ56 VJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 VJG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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