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EY56 UZK

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 UZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 99,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 99,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 95,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 95,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023

Emissions unable to be completed major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 89,016 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 89,016 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,245 miles

Front Exhaust flexy pipe slightly deteriorated

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing & damaged but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sml engine oil leak possible sump gasket

Fail 13 Aug 2019 83,245 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexy pipe slightly deteriorated

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing & damaged but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sml engine oil leak possible sump gasket

Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,904 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 78,904 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,247 miles

o/s front tyre cut in sidewall

n/s front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 23 Aug 2016 75,247 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s front tyre cut in sidewall

o/s front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,693 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 68,693 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,391 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

frotn wipers smearing

Fail 8 Jul 2013 57,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

frotn wipers smearing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,621 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 30,621 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 24,851 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,609 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 UZK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EY56 UZK, 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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EY56 UZK is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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