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SY56 URJ

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,287 mi
Last recorded94,287 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 URJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 94,287 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight underside corrosion

Washer fluid weak - leaking

Fail 3 Mar 2026 94,256 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight underside corrosion

Washer fluid weak - leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2025 86,636 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 86,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 so that the light output is severely reduced Dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Dull (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 77,520 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV gaiter slightly deteriorated and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear brakes application uneven - strong advisory

Pass 22 Feb 2023 74,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 74,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 72,199 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 72,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,146 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 66,531 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 66,531 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 62,928 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 55,359 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,814 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,610 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 48,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,047 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 44,047 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 38,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 37,957 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,901 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 31,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

tyre walls damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,652 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,287 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 18,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,428 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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SY56 URJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY56 URJ, 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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SY56 URJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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