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WR56 RKV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,036 mi
Last recorded131,036 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 RKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 131,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2026 131,033 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 120,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, central area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 120,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose all tightened (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, central area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2024

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect re fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect re fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 110,427 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, central area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 110,424 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, central area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 110,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 110,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 108,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 97,821 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 91,900 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,180 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,461 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,993 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2016 56,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,878 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,312 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 48,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,564 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 36,554 miles

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

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

Osr tyre perishing.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,660 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,049 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 18,653 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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WR56 RKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,836 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WR56 RKV, 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 WR56 RKV registered?

WR56 RKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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