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DE56 YWJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 YWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025
Fail 4 Nov 2025

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 84,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,317 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 84,317 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system started leaking on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2023
Pass 15 Mar 2022
Pass 15 Jan 2021

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorating

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres have cracking in tread

nearside outer cv boot poor

Fail 7 Feb 2020

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres have cracking in tread

nearside outer cv boot poor

Pass 27 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside outer cv boot in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside outer cv boot in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,390 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 79,390 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,138 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 77,138 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 70,186 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,186 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 60,644 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,186 miles

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

car parking pass in swept area of windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,340 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,196 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,967 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,428 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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DE56 YWJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE56 YWJ, 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 DE56 YWJ registered?

DE56 YWJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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