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EY56 OAE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,204 mi
Last recorded100,204 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 OAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,204 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 100,201 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 98,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 98,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 94,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2021 81,686 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2020 76,127 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2020 76,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,946 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,608 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 65,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 63,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,774 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 60,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes, rear of.Both. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 56,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,706 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 17,538 miles

hand brake has quite a lot of travell

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,707 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,975 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,435 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,893 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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EY56 OAE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EY56 OAE, 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 EY56 OAE registered?

EY56 OAE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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