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PN56 YTC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,022 mi
Last recorded106,022 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 YTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 106,022 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 104,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 104,587 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both deterated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 101,746 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 101,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 98,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 95,173 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 95,172 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror ()

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 92,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 92,236 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2019 87,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,670 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,110 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks [1806]

Offside Rear shock absorber cover detatched

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 30 Aug 2017 80,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks [1806]

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear shock absorber cover detatched

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,071 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn most on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Aug 2014 63,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,676 miles

both front tyres worn on edges but fine in centre part (usually caused by under inflation of tyres)

hole in o/s rear tyre, only small but quite deep, just ok for mot at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2012 49,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,956 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,070 miles

Handbrake travel becoming excessive.

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)

Slight damage to Front Registration Plate.

Wiper Blades smear and judder.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,346 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 27,346 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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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PN56 YTC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PN56 YTC, 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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PN56 YTC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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