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PO56 YPE

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

69,496 mi
Last recorded69,496 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 YPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 69,496 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 67,014 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 66,210 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 66,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,221 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 64,221 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 63,076 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 63,074 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 60,899 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 60,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 57,060 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose but secure

under side generally corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2020 57,060 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose but secure

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under side generally corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 51,191 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 49,903 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 49,903 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,094 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 46,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure to the front of the arm the bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 43,367 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 43,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,994 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 40,994 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

near/side rear exhaust heat gaurd loose

Pass 5 Aug 2014 38,668 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 38,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,321 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 36,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,730 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,195 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,118 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,022 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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PO56 YPE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 PO56 YPE, 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 PO56 YPE registered?

PO56 YPE is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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