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RE56 YSS

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 YSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025

Lower gearbox mount rubber becoming soft

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter becoming deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre becoming worn on edges

Offside Rear axel beam bush becoming worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot struts inoperative

slight oil leaks

various suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2025

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Lower gearbox mount rubber becoming soft

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter becoming deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre becoming worn on edges

Offside Rear axel beam bush becoming worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot struts inoperative

slight oil leaks

various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024

Lower gearbox rubber sway mount becoming soft

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot struts weak

slight oil leaks

slight vibration from steering on full right lock

Fail 9 Oct 2024

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

slight oil leaks

Lower gearbox rubber sway mount becoming soft

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot struts weak

slight vibration from steering on full right lock

Pass 26 Oct 2023

all coil springs becoming corroded

slight damage to wind screen

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2023

Central Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

all coil springs becoming corroded

slight damage to wind screen

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2022

power steering pipes becoming corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2022

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s wiper split

o/s wiper split and smearing

power steering pipes becoming corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2021 64,002 miles

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

n/s outer driveshaft gaiter split but still preventing ingress of dirt

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

smell of fuel at rear of car but no leak found

Fail 18 Oct 2021 64,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

n/s outer driveshaft gaiter split but still preventing ingress of dirt

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

smell of fuel at rear of car but no leak found

Pass 14 Oct 2020

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flex deteriorated/ leaking

Front headlamps becoming deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

Nearside wiper split

slight wiper judder

Pass 7 Oct 2019 50,068 miles

both headlamps becoming deteriorated

slight oil leak

slight split in n/s outer driveshaft gaiter

Fail 7 Oct 2019 50,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both headlamps becoming deteriorated

slight oil leak

slight split in n/s outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,922 miles

both rear springs becoming corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2018 41,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear springs becoming corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

slight oil leak

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,742 miles

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

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

both front tyres becoming cracked & perished

various minor oil leaks

Fail 17 Oct 2017 32,742 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres becoming cracked & perished

various minor oil leaks

Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,755 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,377 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r and both front tyres perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 13,101 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 11,523 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 9,934 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 8,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 6,950 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 5,266 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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RE56 YSS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RE56 YSS, 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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RE56 YSS is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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