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CY56 AKU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,578 mi
Last recorded146,578 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 AKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 146,578 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 139,594 miles

Exhaust back box pipe corroded

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 130,267 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 119,500 miles

Rear tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Fail 30 Aug 2022 119,500 miles

Rear tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe split/leaking (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 112,157 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,991 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 93,946 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres beginning to perish and crack

Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,851 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,757 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,752 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower rear wishbone bushes slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,715 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 23,184 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 23,184 miles

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

nsf mirror glass damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,051 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 18,196 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,196 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 15,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,626 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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CY56 AKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CY56 AKU, 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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CY56 AKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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