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LD56 YAU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 YAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023
Fail 12 Dec 2023

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022
Pass 5 Nov 2020 86,903 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 86,893 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 85,214 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,440 miles

Offside Front side light flickers intermittently

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,026 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,028 miles

eml on

Fail 13 Sep 2016 76,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 19 Sep 2015 67,528 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,489 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,081 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,120 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 51,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,173 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 20 Oct 2010 24,910 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 11,691 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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LD56 YAU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LD56 YAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD56 YAU registered?

LD56 YAU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 November 2006.

Is LD56 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 YAU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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