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OY56 HBE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,993 mi
Last recorded167,993 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 HBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 167,993 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 167,983 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 27 May 2025 150,529 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 132,172 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 132,172 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 111,721 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring worn both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front wipers slightly smearing

exhaust system slightly corroded

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 97,620 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 97,620 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective PIPE SPLIT (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,213 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 73,494 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 64,528 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,406 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,076 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 42,299 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,251 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,797 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 35,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,605 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,634 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,968 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,714 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 HBE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HBE, 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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OY56 HBE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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