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VN56 YGO

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,047 mi
Last recorded83,047 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 YGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 83,047 miles

Central Rear rear bumper damaged no sharp edge &not likely to become detached

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front side mirror cove missing no sharp edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside side door and body damaged no sharp edge

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S&N/S REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 83,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear rear bumper damaged no sharp edge &not likely to become detached

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front side mirror cove missing no sharp edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside side door and body damaged no sharp edge

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S&N/S REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,299 miles

Central Rear Lower Bumper damaged, no sharp edge

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Drivers door and rear panel damaged, no sharp edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged No sharp edge (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 78,283 miles

Emissions not tested Due to CO, HC & Lambda readings out of range (Too high) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Lower Bumper damaged, no sharp edge

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Drivers door and rear panel damaged, no sharp edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged No sharp edge (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 75,182 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front driver Window not operating

Offside Front side mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 73,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 71,114 miles

Central Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across the rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 71,114 miles

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

Central Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across the rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 67,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,036 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 64,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly worn and split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 59,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 56,598 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 56,554 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 51,635 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 45,161 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,054 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 27,957 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,871 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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VN56 YGO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN56 YGO, 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 VN56 YGO registered?

VN56 YGO is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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