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WF56 YTU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 YTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022
Fail 3 Feb 2022

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 48,861 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 48,860 miles

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

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

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

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019

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

Pass 6 Jan 2019 72,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-tray fitter not allow full insppection on some components.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,481 miles

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 3 Jan 2018 64,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Dec 2016 57,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 21 Dec 2016 57,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 51,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,469 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,985 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,842 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,533 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 39,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,911 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 36,956 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,956 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 YTU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YTU, 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 WF56 YTU registered?

WF56 YTU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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