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MV56 YLL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,762 mi
Last recorded73,762 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 YLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 73,762 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 73,762 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 58,968 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,365 miles

exhaust front flexi corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 54,365 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front flexi corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2019 49,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 49,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 42,555 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks on sidewalls but NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks on sidewalls but NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 10 Aug 2017 36,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks on sidewalls but NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks on sidewalls but NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,584 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 22,942 miles

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

both front and rear tyres have age related cracks in the sidewalls.

engine oil level low.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 18,189 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low.

n.s.f.tyre scuffed to the outer wall.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 15,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,677 miles

all of the vehicles outer sidewall of the tyres slightly cracking but NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 28 Aug 2012 12,672 miles

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

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

all of the vehicles outer sidewall of the tyres slightly cracking but NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 18 Aug 2011 10,225 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 7,604 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 6,009 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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MV56 YLL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red 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 MV56 YLL, 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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MV56 YLL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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