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OY56 XOF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy [nearside and offside] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2025

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy [nearside and offside] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 May 2024

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023

Brake pedal spongey

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 63,004 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 62,724 miles

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

Offside Front suspension bush bolt loose; (front)

Pass 1 Jun 2020 62,251 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,578 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 61,575 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 60,820 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracks in wall & tread

Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,301 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 57,124 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,978 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2013 37,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

em light on

Pass 9 May 2012 31,869 miles

EM light on

Pass 25 May 2011 25,109 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 May 2010 19,120 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 XOF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red 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 XOF, 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 XOF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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