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FX56 YKS

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,029 mi
Last recorded106,029 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 YKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 106,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 103,281 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 101,245 miles

both rear axel mount's corroded

rear axel corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2024 101,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear axel mount's corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 98,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 91,481 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 83,701 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding (center pipe)

Fail 31 Aug 2021 83,701 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust corroding (center pipe)

Pass 14 Sep 2020 75,698 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front pipe flexi slight blow

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 69,800 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,995 miles

exhaust corroded

rear underbody corroding

exhaust center clamp missing

Fail 11 Sep 2018 63,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust center clamp missing

exhaust corroded

rear underbody corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,077 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2017 59,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust corroding

water ingress in offside headlamp/reflector deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,232 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing

water ingress in offside headlamp reflector deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,612 miles

both front dip beams on low limit not adjust

both front tyres worn

exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2015 48,612 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front dip beams on low limit not adjust

both front tyres worn

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,150 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

poor dip beam images

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,054 miles

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

exhaust rusting

water ingress in offside headlamp

water ingress in offside side repeater

Fail 21 Aug 2013 36,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusting

water ingress in offside headlamp

water ingress in offside side repeater

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,204 miles

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

exhaust rusting

front brake discs corroded around edges

water ingress in offside headlamp

Fail 14 Aug 2012 31,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust rusting

front brake discs corroded around edges

water ingress in offside headlamp

Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,229 miles

exhaust rusting

Fail 13 Sep 2011 26,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rusting

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,547 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 20,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,827 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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FX56 YKS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX56 YKS, 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 FX56 YKS registered?

FX56 YKS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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