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PY56 AXC

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 AXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023
Pass 1 Aug 2022 34,778 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021
Pass 10 Jan 2020 34,142 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 31,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 29,518 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking but no ply or cords exposed.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,500 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated, cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated, cracking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 25,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated, cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated, cracking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,665 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Oct 2015 22,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,018 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres outer edges perished

Pass 19 Oct 2013 17,448 miles

All tyre side-walls slight cracking.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Oct 2012 14,939 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n.s.r tyre outer edge perished

Pass 4 Oct 2011 10,370 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both n/s/f and n/s/r outer sidewalls scuffed no cords showing

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2010 7,989 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,295 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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PY56 AXC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY56 AXC, 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 PY56 AXC registered?

PY56 AXC is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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