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AJ56 ECV

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,279 mi
Last recorded96,279 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 ECV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 96,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 95,441 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe worn

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2023 94,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 94,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front both front lower arm ball joint dust covers have pin holes in them

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

Rear both suspension bump stops perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on zone b and minors across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 94,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both suspension bump stops perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on zone b and minors across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,362 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust down pipe flexi joint deteriorated

Clutch has judder

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately retaining clip missing (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 88,362 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Front Lower exhaust down pipe flexi joint deteriorated

Clutch has judder

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately retaining clip missing (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,729 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake hose clip missing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,976 miles

Nearside Front brake hose clip missing

Nearside Front wing mirrow glass missing

both front console bushs worn split

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,162 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,583 miles

sidewalls on rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,770 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,809 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,262 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,230 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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AJ56 ECV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AJ56 ECV, 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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AJ56 ECV is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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