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DY56 SBO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 SBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024
Pass 29 Nov 2023

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint

General under body corrosion on suspension parts

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 68,372 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow from the front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner & outer edge ( 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 57,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner & outer edge ( 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,832 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 50,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,839 miles

O/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,699 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Fail 8 Apr 2016 36,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1x H4 bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" bosch fitted (8.2.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,583 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 26,520 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 21,594 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 21,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,960 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 14,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 6,537 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 5,873 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 5,873 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 3,369 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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DY56 SBO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red 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 DY56 SBO, 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 DY56 SBO registered?

DY56 SBO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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