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WF56 YHP

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 YHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose outer casing perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush slightly perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner sidewall perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly slightly corroded/flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose outer casing excessively perished/cracked to inner core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front brake application uneven (92% imbalance) (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose outer casing perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush slightly perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner sidewall perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly slightly corroded/flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front flexible brake hose outer casing perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush slightly perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front flexible brake hose outer casing perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush slightly perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush deteriorated with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sill & chassis rails slightly corroded, rear of floor pan also slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sill & chassis rails slightly corroded, rear of floor pan also slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front & rear suspension components corroding slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2021

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover perished/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working all position lamps not working (intermittent fault) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front & rear suspension components corroding slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2020

Rear nearside & offside rear shock absorber spindle covers detached

Fail 22 Jan 2020

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

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

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

Rear nearside & offside rear shock absorber spindle covers detached

Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,965 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 63,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,317 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,263 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 57,258 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,709 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,397 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,601 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,671 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,694 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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WF56 YHP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WF56 YHP, 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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WF56 YHP is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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