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KP56 YLE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,566 mi
Last recorded134,566 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 YLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 134,566 miles

Nearside door damaged around handle.

Offside and nearside rear suspension springs corroded.

Offside front wheel rim damaged.

Wiper blades smearing windscreen.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 128,706 miles

Offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 27 Oct 2017 121,642 miles

Nearside door catch mechanism stiff to operate.

Nearside front and both rear suspension springs corroded.

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2017 121,640 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust flexible section separated. (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven 33% Imbalance detected. (3.7.B.2)

Nearside door catch mechanism stiff to operate.

Nearside front and both rear suspension springs corroded.

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 108,838 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Nearside front wheel rim slightly buckled

Park brake out of adjustment

Fail 21 Oct 2016 108,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All suspension coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Nearside front wheel rim slightly buckled

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread and cracking

Offside front tyre heavily wearing on inner edge

Park brake out of adjustment

Pass 30 Oct 2015 103,873 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,165 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 97,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 87,253 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,262 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 76,262 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,053 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,094 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 60,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,856 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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KP56 YLE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KP56 YLE, 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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KP56 YLE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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