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WV56 FMD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,596 mi
Last recorded63,596 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 FMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 63,596 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 63,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 57,933 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 57,933 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suggest headlamps refurb. soon !................

Pass 25 Jul 2024 48,834 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 48,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 48,259 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 47,426 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 45,570 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,505 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 43,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,510 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,896 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs scored and corroded

front brake pads look too be worn

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulders and perished

Fail 14 Sep 2017 36,153 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake discs scored and corroded

front brake pads look too be worn

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulders and perished

Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,377 miles

Auxiliary belt perishing

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Both side repeater lights slightly discoloured

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to rear springs

Driver's seat belt slightly frayed

Front brake pads friction material less than backing plate

Front discs worn pitted or score but not seriously weakened

OSR tyre 3mm, NSR tyre 4mm

Fail 12 Sep 2016 34,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Auxiliary belt perishing

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Both side repeater lights slightly discoloured

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to rear springs

Driver's seat belt slightly frayed

Front brake pads friction material less than backing plate

Front discs worn pitted or score but not seriously weakened

OSR tyre 3mm, NSR tyre 4mm

Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,595 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,758 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,857 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,916 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,394 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 17,453 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,117 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 12,117 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,176 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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WV56 FMD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 WV56 FMD, 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 WV56 FMD registered?

WV56 FMD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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