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AJ56 LJO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,813 mi
Last recorded106,813 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 LJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 106,813 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 106,095 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 104,911 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 103,111 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 103,095 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 101,705 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 100,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,847 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 98,847 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,396 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 94,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,240 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,404 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 81,402 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,973 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,919 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,539 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front inner edge tyre bald

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,146 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 41,968 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,084 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 29,255 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,915 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 LJO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LJO, 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 AJ56 LJO registered?

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

Is AJ56 LJO safe to buy?

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