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AJ56 XYD

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,952 mi
Last recorded65,952 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 XYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 65,952 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 65,412 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 65,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 63,862 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 63,322 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 63,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022
Pass 6 Apr 2021
Fail 6 Apr 2021

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2020 58,805 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019
Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 55,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 55,636 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,419 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 51,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,458 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,178 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 38,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,109 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,746 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,291 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,246 miles

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

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 XYD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD registered?

AJ56 XYD is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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