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OY56 FAU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

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Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 FAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise brake warning light on

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective Brake Servo Vacuum Pipes Split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring looks to be not seated correctly upper

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 80,737 miles

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

exhaust system general corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2022 80,737 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system general corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2021 77,562 miles

exhaust system general corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,576 miles

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

exhaust flexi section deteriorating

recommend checking front brake pads in 4000 miles

Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,874 miles

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

exhaust flexi section deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,482 miles

Front Exhaust flexible coupling deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2017 64,060 miles

Front Exhaust flexible coupling deteriorated

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,178 miles

Front Exhaust flexible coupling damaged

Rear Both tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2015 55,454 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,128 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,523 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,500 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,036 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,103 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,615 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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OY56 FAU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OY56 FAU, 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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What year was OY56 FAU registered?

OY56 FAU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 3 September 2006.

Is OY56 FAU safe to buy?

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