2006 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · SY56 XMU
2006 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 47,546 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SY56 XMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY56 XMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Fox (SY56 XMU) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed aborted due to lambda too high and exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
SY56 XMU Mileage History
- 30/08/202444,169 mi
- 30/07/202547,546 mi+3,377 mi
- 31/07/202547,546 mi
Average of roughly 3,681 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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