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AJ56 HYZ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

12,969 mi
Last recorded12,969 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 HYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 12,969 miles

Exhaust centre clamp snapped but still secure

Exhaust front flexi has minor leak of exhaust gases

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Park brake lever high, suggesting service or repair required

Fail 30 Oct 2025 12,970 miles

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

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

Exhaust centre clamp snapped but still secure

Exhaust front flexi has minor leak of exhaust gases

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Park brake lever high, suggesting service or repair required

Pass 15 Nov 2024 7,944 miles

exhaust slight seepage front and rear section, temp sealed

Fail 15 Nov 2024 7,944 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" blade replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust slight seepage front and rear section, temp sealed

Pass 11 Nov 2023 100,803 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing

Fail 11 Nov 2023 100,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2022 93,000 miles

exhaust light seepage, resealed

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorated/perished

Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,281 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,223 miles

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2019 74,223 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" blade replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,887 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,862 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,645 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 52,886 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,962 miles

spare tyre slightly damage(run flat)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,830 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 44,830 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,658 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 41,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 37,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 18,294 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,791 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 32,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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 HYZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYZ, 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 HYZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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