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VK56 YKF

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,651 mi
Last recorded123,651 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 123,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 123,649 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 118,431 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 118,431 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,167 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 102,891 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 102,891 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 95,690 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 95,690 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center lower mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,759 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,910 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,675 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,488 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 54,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,186 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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VK56 YKF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VK56 YKF, 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 VK56 YKF registered?

VK56 YKF is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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