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HY56 KYC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,825 mi
Last recorded89,825 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 KYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,825 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 80,647 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 80,634 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside play in steering rack inner arm

both head lights deteriorated

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Dec 2017 69,087 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 61,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 51,202 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 11 Dec 2015 51,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 18 Nov 2014 40,171 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,158 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 31,158 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,913 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 22,723 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,848 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 13,850 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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HY56 KYC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HY56 KYC, 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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HY56 KYC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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