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WJ56 ZLN

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 ZLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025
Pass 30 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 102,880 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022
Pass 10 Sep 2021
Fail 12 Aug 2021

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 99,634 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases raer exhust box moderate blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,883 miles

Nearside Rear moderate wear on inner edge

front brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

excessive travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,835 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS IN FULL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,835 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS IN FULL

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,174 miles

front brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h/r and r/h/r tyres moderate perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,139 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 51,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,928 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,524 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,562 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 ZLN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZLN, 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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WJ56 ZLN is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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