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AF56 XWO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025
Pass 17 Jul 2024

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 22,641 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 22,640 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 19,072 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 19,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 16,253 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 15,975 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 14,638 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 11,203 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 7,387 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 6,285 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 4,691 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 3,818 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 2,272 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 2,113 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 1,959 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 1,732 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 1,447 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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AF56 XWO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AF56 XWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF56 XWO?

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What year was AF56 XWO registered?

AF56 XWO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is AF56 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 XWO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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