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HY56 ZFG

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,046 mi
Last recorded84,046 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 ZFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 84,046 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded Both rear showing signs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 83,991 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust sleeve/clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded Both rear showing signs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 72,156 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 65,042 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 53,379 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,945 miles

unable to check condition of brake pads

Fail 22 Mar 2021 30,930 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to check condition of brake pads

Pass 22 Apr 2020 28,459 miles

Advise both rear tyres perished

Advise nsf tyre perished

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 25,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 25,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 20,288 miles

Undertrays fitted to floorpan.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 20,288 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Undertrays fitted to floorpan.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,667 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 14,667 miles

Offside Front 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 been run low on pressure damaging sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2016 12,200 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 11,986 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 11,137 miles

offside front tyre sidwalls worn(has been run flat)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 10,227 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 9,206 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 8,145 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 6,795 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 5,418 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 5,414 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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 ZFG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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