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AJ56 VFT

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,440 mi
Last recorded127,440 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 127,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 127,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 123,088 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 123,085 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 117,723 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 110,877 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 106,282 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,233 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Front and rear tyres are different sizes

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 91,606 miles

slight leak on front exhaust pipe / slight corrosion on all coil springs / both front upper drop link boots splitting / under covers fitted

slight wear on inner edge o/s/f tyre / n/s/f tyre wearing on edges / rear tyres bigger than front

Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,721 miles

rear tyres bigger then front / o/s/f drop link boot splitting / rear springs corroding / under covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2018 77,721 miles

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

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

rear tyres bigger then front / o/s/f drop link boot splitting / rear springs corroding / under covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 60,468 miles

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

both rear tyres perishing bad [adv replace] / slight splitting on front drop link boots / rear springs corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2016 48,407 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,032 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 18,249 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 18,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 41,105 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,985 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 34,186 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,165 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,453 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 VFT is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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