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WN56 YSL

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 YSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2026

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down below the limit on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced partially cleaned (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025
Fail 13 Jan 2025

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Rubbing on ABS wiring

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2024 70,383 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 68,636 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 68,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,386 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease signs (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 60,103 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 56,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,143 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 50,446 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,891 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 44,046 miles

O/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 27 Oct 2014 44,046 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,675 miles

n/s/r tyre perished,advise new tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2013 40,675 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre perished,advise new tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,647 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 31,005 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 25,234 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 25,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 19,589 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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WN56 YSL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WN56 YSL, 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 WN56 YSL registered?

WN56 YSL is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 4 November 2006.

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