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RO56 PYY

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,656 mi
Last recorded67,656 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 PYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 67,656 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2026 67,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 60,873 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 Budget (5.2.3 (e))

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 19 Aug 2024 59,332 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 57,814 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 56,429 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,179 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,581 miles

Both front tyres worn to edges

Both rear tyres perishing

Both side repeaters case condensating

Nail in n/s/r tyre and cut in treed

Fail 11 Aug 2020 52,581 miles

Both front tyres worn to edges

Both rear tyres perishing

Both side repeaters case condensating

Nail in n/s/r tyre and cut in treed

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 51,502 miles

Handbrake travel

Rear number plate discoloring

Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,608 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on inner walls

Pass 25 Aug 2017 48,583 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,238 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 46,238 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2015 43,186 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 39,845 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 39,845 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 37,937 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,402 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 31,402 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,650 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 26,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,103 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 16,723 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,723 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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RO56 PYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RO56 PYY, 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 RO56 PYY registered?

RO56 PYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is RO56 PYY safe to buy?

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