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DV56 YKJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,395 mi
Last recorded89,395 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 YKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,395 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 84,308 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,430 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 77,430 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded O/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,728 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,629 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,394 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 62,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,133 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,761 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,737 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,931 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,331 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 54,331 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre started to crack on sidewalls

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,588 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,769 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,710 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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DV56 YKJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DV56 YKJ, 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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DV56 YKJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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